It is expected that the new Wills & Succession Act will be proclaimed February 1, 2012.  This will impact the Surrogate Rules and Forms. The Chief Justice and Associate Chief ...

Verlyn Olson, Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General for the Province of Alberta, has announced Q.C. appointments for 2011. So many are contributors to the work of LESA. Click ...

In Reference re Securities Act, 2011 SCC 66, a decision of the Supreme Court of Canada released today, the Court unanimously held that the Securities Act as presently drafted is ...

Two decisions out of the Supreme Court of Canada were released today; L.M.P. v. L.S., 2011 SCC 64 and R.P. v. R.C., 2011 SCC 65. Click here for more info.

Attend the Alberta Law Conference for a half-day session on the new Wills & Succession Act. 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM on Friday, January 27, 2012 This panel will be ...

Did you miss out on our sold-out seminars of Drafting and Practice Considerations Under the Wills & Succession Act? You are in luck! We are happy to announce that we ...

The Law Society of Alberta recognizes 6 individuals for their high standard of service to the legal profession. Those celebrating 50 years of service include: The Honourable Judge D. R. ...

Thank you to our stellar panel and to all those who came out to our Law and Practice Update this past Friday and Saturday. We have received numerous comments indicating ...

Congrats to Molly Naber-Sykes! A long-time LESA supporter, Molly Naber-Sykes was awarded the W. K. Moore award for 2011. Molly was awarded this honour due to her ongoing commitment and contributions ...

Bill 22 Justice and Court Statutes Amendments Act was introduced today! Attend our Wills & Succession Act for Legal Support Staff in Edmonton this Thursday to receive a copy of ...