LESA Update
Surrogate Practice & Procedure Notice of Meeting
March 19, 2013
COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH OF ALBERTA NOTICE OF MEETING SURROGATE PRACTICE & PROCEDURE Members of the Bar are invited to meet with Justice Craig Jones, the Southern Alberta Surrogate Practice Advisor, ...
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Due Diligence
March 12, 2013
Are you a new lawyer working in corporate law? If one of your assignments is due diligence reporting, then you’re probably fully aware of the challenges inherent in the task. ...
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Are You Deeply Committed to the Promotion of Social Justice?
March 11, 2013
Executive Director AD — CPLEA The Centre for Public Legal Education in Alberta (CPLEA) is seeking an Executive Director with a deep commitment to the promotion of social justice. The ...
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Faculty of Law Centenary Conference: The Future Of Law School, September 26-28, 2013
March 5, 2013
This year, the University of Alberta Faculty of Law is celebrating its centennial. The last hundred years has seen the program develop an international reputation for excellence as a forward-thinking ...
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Did You Know… All About The Benchers
March 5, 2013
The Benchers (a term that originated in England) are the board of directors of the Law Society of Alberta. Law societies across Canada each have their own Benchers that make ...
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Summer Students Wanted
February 27, 2013
We’re hiring! Do you know any law students looking for summer work? Working for LESA over the summer provides the opportunity for students get to the heart of our organization, ...
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How to Better Manage Your Documents and Files
February 19, 2013
Managing electronic documents can be a problem for most law firms and legal departments, especially given the significant quantity of documents produced in law offices. An array of issues surrounding ...
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Important Notice to the Profession – February 12, 2013
February 13, 2013
The Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta has issued an important notice to the profession regarding mandatory dispute resolution. Effective immediately, parties may enter matters for trial without complying with ...
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Overcoming Criminal Inadmissibility in Immigration
February 5, 2013
Immigration is a popular topic in politics these days, and it is also an important area of law for many legal practitioners. Under Canada’s immigration laws, foreign nationals may be ...
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The Rules of Court Interpreted
January 29, 2013
Since the new Rules of Court came into effect in late 2010, the way many of us practice has changed in important ways. Now, just over two years later, we’re ...
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