Updates in Law
Federal Court Proposes Substantial Amendments to the Federal Courts Rules
On April 2, 2024, the Sub-Committee developed by the Federal Court of Appeal and Federal Court Rules Committee extended an invitation to provide input on the proposed amendments to the ...
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Court of King’s Bench of Alberta Update: Revised Civil Practice and Commercial Practice Note
The Court has announced revisions regarding contact information and scheduling practices to Civil Practice Note 1 and Commercial Practice Note 1. Revisions to each practice note are as follows: Civil ...
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Legal Aid Announces Financial Eligibility Increase to Guidelines
Legal Aid Alberta announced increases to financial eligibility requirements for Albertans. Individuals earning up to $30,000 gross income may apply for legal representation in eligible immigration and family files. Formerly, ...
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Amendments to Part 16 of the Alberta Rules of Court
The Criminal Appeal Rules in Part 16 of the Alberta Rules of Court are amended to align with the changes made to the Civil Appeal Rules in Part 14 of ...
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Updates to Court Case Management
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has announced several updates to Court Case Management (“CCM”). Effective May 23, 2024, counsel is required to leave an action in CCM if ...
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Alberta Judicial Appointments – May 2024
The Alberta government has appointed three justices to the Alberta Court of Justice to support the resolution of civil, criminal, and family matters. LESA wishes to extend our utmost congratulations ...
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Expansion to the King’s Bench Filing Digital Service: Civil Justice Chambers in Red Deer
The Court of King’s Bench has announced further expansion to the Court of King’s Bench Filing Digital Service (“FDS”) program. Effective May 21, 2024, the FDS expands to include filings ...
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Announcement: Fort McMurray Courthouse Closure
The Court of King’s Bench courthouse in Fort McMurray will be closed this week (May 21 – 24, 2024) due to the evacuation notice issued for the area. All matters ...
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Expansion of the Court Case Management System
The Alberta courts have recently implemented the expansion of the Court Case Management (the “CCM”). Effective April 29, 2024, the CCM digital document delivery document expanded to the judicial centres ...
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Alberta Court of Appeal Welcomes Justice Friesen and Justice Hawkes
The Court of Appeal of Alberta has announced the appointment of Honourable Justice Tamara Friesen (Edmonton), and Honourable Justice Joshua B. Hawkes (Calgary). Justice Friesen was called to the Alberta ...
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