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Court Updates
Expansion of the King’s Bench Filing Digital Service – Family and Divorce (FFDS) to Lawyers Exempt from Filing Fees
As of January 13, 2026, many lawyers who are exempted from filing fees can now file submissions through the King’s Bench Filing Digital Service – Family and Divorce (FFDS) for all ...
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Court of King’s Bench Update: New Family Focused Protocol
New processes for family law matters are now in effect (as of January 2, 2026) in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. This new series of processes, called the ...
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Judicial Appointment – Alberta Court of Justice
LESA extends our congratulations to Kimberley Goddard KC on her recent appointment to the the Alberta Court of Justice Central Region. We wish you all the best as you return ...
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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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