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Wills and Estates
Human Rights Tribunal Confirms Dignity Damages Will Not Pass to Estate: The Estate of Lisa Priebe v University of Calgary
In The Estate of Lisa Priebe v University of Calgary, 2024 AHRC 122, the complainant advanced a claim alleging discrimination based on mental disability in the area of services customarily ...
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Enhance Your Litigation Skills at LESA’s Two-Day Institute
Regardless of the kinds of litigation you practice, all litigators have common skills they need to develop throughout their careers. We’re excited to offer a two-day learning and networking opportunity ...
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Events are her forte! Meet: Kathy Fortier
In addition to our annual LESA Refresher (scheduled for April 2025 with a focus on Wills and Estates) LESA is excited to launch our first-ever two-day institutes in Calgary this ...
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Law Society of Alberta Announces Amendments to the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta
The Law Society of Alberta has announced that the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta (the “Rules”) regarding Client Identification and Verification (“CIV Rules”) will be amended. The current ...
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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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Topics Announced | Refresher 2025: Wills and Estates
The annual Refresher program is LESA’s flagship event and always a highlight in our calendar. The upcoming program in April 2025 focuses on the area of wills and estates, with ...
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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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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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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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