Criminal Law
Criminal Code Amendment Replaces “Child Pornography” with “Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Material”: Bill C-291
On Thursday October 10, 2024, Bill C-291 received royal assent, making several foundational amendments to the Criminal Code, RSC, 1985, c. C-46 (the “Criminal Code”). The main amendment introduced is ...
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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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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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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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Case In Brief: Appellant Court Overturns Second-Degree Conviction to First-Degree
In R v Underwood, 2024 ABCA 267, Underwood was convicted of robbery, kidnapping, and second-degree murder. The trial judge held that the facts did not meet the threshold for a ...
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Continuing Professional Development (“CPD”) Planning Now Open for 2024-2025
Calling all lawyers! The Law Society of Alberta has recently announced that all Alberta lawyers with an active status must submit an annual plan by October 1, 2024. Alberta lawyers ...
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