Alberta Courts
Judicial Appointments for the Alberta Court of Justice
LESA extends our heartfelt congratulations to Justice David G. Hancock and Clarissa V. Pearce KC for their recent judicial appointments to the Alberta Court of Justice. Justice David G. Hancock ...
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Rights of Accused Persons & New Bilingual Requirements
The recent Supreme Court of Canada decision, R v Tayo Tompouba, 2024 SCC 16, reenforced the obligation to inform a criminally accused individual of their right to be tried in ...
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LESA Congratulates Justice Ryan D. Anderson on Alberta Court of Justice Appointment
We extend our warmest congratulations to Justice Ryan D. Anderson on his appointment to the Alberta Court of Justice, effective today (May 1). Justice Anderson served on the LESA Board ...
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Application to Vary Child Support Denied Due to Underreporting and Incomplete Financial Disclosure
In Guelck v Ballentine, 2025 ABCA 101, the appellant appealed part of a Variation Child Support Order, which set his income at $105,765 to calculate ongoing child support. He argued ...
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Alberta Court of Appeal Provides Direction on Solicitor-Client Privilege: Milot Law v Sittler, 2025 ABCA 72
Confidentiality is an essential component of the solicitor-client relationship. However, in some unique and rare circumstances, this right can be waived. A recent decision from the Court of Appeal of ...
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New Program! Integrating AI into Legal Practice: Insights into Microsoft Copilot for Modern Legal Practices (Webinar)
Join us for a focused, practical webinar designed specifically for legal professionals who want to work smarter, not harder. In this session, you’ll learn how Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant ...
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ABKB Announcement: Family Pre-Court Mandatory Requirements Now in Red Deer
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has announced that they will be extending the four mandatory pre-court requirements of Alberta Family Justice Strategy to the Judicial Centre of Red ...
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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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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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Judicial Appointments for the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
LESA extends our heartfelt congratulations to Kathryn H. Oviatt KC, Kristan A. McLeod, and Shannon W. Davis for their recent judicial appointments to the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. ...
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