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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 will explore key ethical considerations for effective law office management with topics including onboarding and management of staff, business development, ...
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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 shared understanding of maintaining a high-quality, sustainable, and independent legal aid program for Albertans. In signing the new governance agreement, ...
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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 his law practice which included work within many areas of the law, including litigation (construction, real estate, and commercial), labour ...
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Free Online Courses for 2024 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 through the development of skills critical to legal practice. The Practice Fundamentals Program is FREE for all 2024 bar calls. ...
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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 in collaboration with the Law Society of Alberta for lawyers newly called to the Alberta bar. This program is free for all ...
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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 first-degree murder conviction, pursuant to section 231(5) and 231(2) of the Criminal Code (the “Code.”) He reasoned that only the ...
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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 can now start creating their CPD Plans through the Lawyer Portal. Lawyers are required to select at least two competencies ...
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Topics Announced | The New Intersection of Criminal and Administrative Impaired Driving Law in Alberta: What’s Going On?
Don’t miss LESA’s upcoming webinar – The New Intersection of Criminal and Administrative Impaired Driving Law in Alberta: What’s Going On? Keep up to date on impaired driving law in Canada with an exploration of the latest legal developments and strategies for handling impaired driving cases effectively. This webinar will ...
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