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Digging into Deleted or Lost Information: Digital Forensics
More and more cases rely on digital evidence. How can lawyers recover digital information from computers, mobile devices, and cloud sources in ways that will be accepted by the courts? ...
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Evolving Relevance of Electronic Signatures Over “Wet” Signatures in Commercial Transactions
Electronic signatures are considered equal in weight to handwritten or “wet” signatures under Canadian law.[1] The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)[2] governs federal electronic transactions, with most ...
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What to Expect in Alberta Courts: Current COVID Landscape
In March of 2020, the full force of the global pandemic resulted in restricted access to all Canadian courthouses. With the shift to working remotely, lawyers began communicating with clients ...
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“Lost Canadians” | Changes in Citizenship Law and Implications for Lawyers
Changes in citizenship law over the past decade have led to many people discovering that they are, in fact, Canadian citizens. The implications of these changes are far-reaching and have ...
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Criminal Inadmissibility: Double-Punishment Sentences and Punishment without Charge
Criminal convictions can have dire consequences for temporary or permanent residents of Canada. LESA is pleased to offer an on-demand program for criminal lawyers and for business immigration lawyers (or lawyers ...
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LESA’s Practice Manual Series Available Electronically on the LESA Library
You may have already heard… we recently launched an all-new LESA Library. This online, comprehensive, and searchable resource provides valuable legal information to Alberta’s lawyers, articling students, and legal support ...
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Job Posting: Part-Time Law Student at LESA
Update April 14, 2022: Thank you to all who applied. This position has been filled. Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful contribution ...
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Job Posting: Staff Lawyer at LESA
Update: Thank you to all who applied for this job posting. The position has now been filled. Become part of an innovative and dynamic organization and help us make a meaningful ...
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Kene Ilochonwu – A Mentor and Leader in the Alberta Legal Profession
As a mentor and leader in the Alberta legal profession, Kene Ilochonwu is dedicated to making a difference. Born and raised in Nigeria, Kene obtained his law degree from Nigeria ...
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Principal Training Course
LESA has been working with the Law Society of Alberta on the development of a mandatory Principal Training Course. This course is now ...
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