Civil Litigation
Court of King’s Bench Update: Expansion of the King’s Bench Civil Search Portal
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has announced that the Civil Search Portal will be expanding to include no fee/fee exempt searches. The following eligible parties can submit no ...
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New Program Alert! Ethical Law Firm Management
It is important for lawyers engaged in law office management to understand how to balance legal and ethical obligations with business efficiency. Through the use of “short snappers”, this webinar ...
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Legal Aid Alberta Reaches Agreement with the Government of Alberta
The Alberta government has signed a new five-year governance agreement with Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta. The agreement extends Legal Aid Alberta’s funding and represents a ...
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Justice Kent H. Davidson – Swearing in Ceremony
On November 15, 2024, the Honourable Kent H. Davidson will be sworn in as Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. Justice Davidson devoted 36 years to ...
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Topics Announced for Rules of Court 2024 Webinar
Curious about what the lunchtime Rules of Court 2024: Year in Review webinar will cover? Topics This year-in-review webinar will canvass the various ways that the courts, counsel, and litigants ...
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Alberta Court Supports Indigenous First Nation Claim for Advanced Costs – Anderson v Alberta, 2024 ABKB 524
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has recently granted advanced costs to an Indigenous First Nation pursuing a Treaty infringement claim against the Alberta and Canadian government. In Anderson ...
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Free Online Courses for 2024 or 2025 Bar Calls
Have you heard the news? LESA partnered with the Law Society of Alberta to launch a free learning opportunity for new Alberta lawyers. The Practice Fundamentals Program supports new lawyers ...
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SCC Orders that Bankruptcy Does Not Release Pay Amounts Obtained by Faud: Poonian v British Columbia (Securities Commission)
In Poonian v British Columbia (Securities Commission), 2024 SCC 28, the Supreme Court of Canada analyzed whether bankruptcy releases penalties imposed by legal violations. Factual Background The Poonians engaged in ...
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Registration is Open! Practice Fundamentals Program
Registration is now open for the Practice Fundamentals Program; a program designed for new lawyers and currently available to all 2024 Alberta bar calls. The Practice Fundamentals Program is offered ...
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Court of King’s Bench of Alberta Announcement: Expansion of the King’s Bench Filing Digital Service (FDS)
The Alberta Courts announced further expansion to the FDS to include Without Notice Applications for a Justice or Applications Judge, signed orders commencing an action, and Fiats. A proposed form ...
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