It is with great sadness that we reflect on the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair. In 2001, Murray Sinclair became the first Indigenous judge appointed to the highest court […]
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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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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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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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The Law Society of Alberta have reported the results of the 2024 Articling Student Survey, which was done in follow up to the 2019 Articling Student Survey. The survey was
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October marks the beginning of Women’s History Month in Canada. This month is dedicated to recognizing the importance of women in our society, and the achievements and contributions of women
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Friday, October 4, 2024 is Sisters in Spirit Day, a day to honour the lives of murdered and missing Indigenous girls and women and show support for their family, loved
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On Monday, September 30, 2024, Canadians will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and Orange Shirt Day. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorates the history and
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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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The Alberta Human Rights Commission (the “Commission”) has announced a call of interest for Inuit, First Nations, and Métis people to participate in their second annual Indigenous Advisory Circle (the
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