Alberta Courts
Desk Divorce Packages: Three-Strike Rule
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta announces a pilot project affecting desk divorce packages. Effective September 1, 2025, all desk divorce packages (digitally filed or submitted via email by ...
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Increases in Court Filing Fees Announced
Court fees have increased in the Alberta Courts which impact all levels of court procedure including filing fees and court transcript fees. The Alberta Rules of Court Amendment Regulation introduce ...
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Alberta Courts Updates
The Alberta Law Courts have announced several updates and notices to the profession: Alberta Rules of Court Now Available in French The Alberta Rules of Court are now available in ...
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New Applications Judges Appointments for the Alberta Court of King’s Bench
LESA extends our heartfelt congratulations to Stephanie Wanke and Stephanie Latimer KC for their recent appointments as Application Judges to the Alberta Court of King’s Bench. Stephanie Wanke has been ...
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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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