Updates in Law
Law Society of Alberta Announces President and President-Elect
The Law Society of Alberta has announced that Ryan D. Anderson KC will begin his term as President and Stacy Petriuk KC will begin her term as President-Elect of the ...
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ABKB Announcement: Release of the Desk Divorce Package Review Checklist
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta announced the release of the Desk Divorce Package Clerk Review Checklist (the “Checklist”). It is designed to foster consistency of family law practice ...
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Law Society of BC Introduces Taskforce to Address Bullying & Burnout
The Law Society of British Columbia has announced the launch of the Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Task Force (the “Task Force”) to address the prevalence of toxic work cultures in ...
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Legal Tech Essentials in a 60-minute Webinar
For lawyers looking to optimize their practice with the right technology, this webinar distills a breadth of practical tips and advice into one 60-minute lunch hour webinar. And the added ...
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ABKB Announcement: Further Expansions to the Filing Digital Service
The Filing Digital Service (“FDS”) will be expanding to allow filing for more ex parte (without notice) digital orders. Effective February 6, 2025, ex parte digital orders will now be ...
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Bill C-40 Introduces Changes to the Criminal Code
Bill C-40 received royal assent introducing changes to the existing ministerial review process for miscarriages of justice under the Criminal Code. It seeks to improve access to justice by establishing ...
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Law Commission of Canada: Call for Proposals
The Law Commission of Canada has announced they are seeking proposals to contribute to their upcoming project, the Beyond Tomorrow Reports. This new initiative is dedicated to identifying and addressing ...
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Criminal Code Amendment Replaces “Child Pornography” with “Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material”: Bill C-291
On Thursday October 10, 2024, Bill C-291 received royal assent, making several foundational amendments to the Criminal Code, RSC, 1985, c. C-46 (the “Criminal Code”). The main amendment introduced is ...
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Wetaskiwin Criminal Appearance Court Aligns with Edmonton Court
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has announced that beginning with the fall 2024 term, Criminal Appearance Court (‘”CAC”) sittings in Wetaskiwin will decrease from weekly on Tuesdays to ...
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Amendments to the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada
Effective June 3, 2024, the Rules of the Supreme Court of Canada (the “Rules”) were amended pursuant to subsection 97(1) of the Supreme Court Act. Amendments were made to rules ...
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