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Navigating Media Relations for Lawyers
Does the thought of a scrum with reporters on the courthouse steps give you nightmares? Ever wonder why some lawyers always seem to be in the news? Is it even ethical to speak with the media about a case before the court? How can you help a client with a …
A Warm Welcome to New Law Society of Alberta President and President-Elect
On February 23, 2023, the Law Society of Alberta announced that Bill Hendsbee KC, will begin his term as the 2023-2024 President and Deanna Steblyk KC, will begin her term as the 2023-2024 President-Elect. Bill is a partner at Cummings Andrew Mackay LLP. For nearly thirty years, he has practiced …
Renaming Alberta’s Provincial Court: Alberta Court of Justice
Effective April 1, 2023, the Provincial Court of Alberta will be renamed to the Alberta Court of Justice. Requested by the Provincial Court of Alberta, this change better “describes the relationship between our citizens and the justice they seek from our court.”[1] For more information on the changes in Alberta …
Demystifying the Voir Dire Process and Section 715.1 of the Criminal Code – with Shelley Moore
LESA’s upcoming Victorious Voir Dire: Section 715.1 Applications webinar broadcasts live on May 9. This webinar explores the process of a voir dire and discusses key elements of applications made under section 715.1 of the Criminal Code. Attendees will explore the unique considerations needed to admit pre-recorded video statements made …
Capacity Webinars this Spring
LESA is broadcasting three capacity-related webinars this spring. Scroll below for webinar details and links to register. The Impact of Alcohol on Legal Capacity Date: April 25, 2023 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Price: $95 + GST Chair: John E.S. Poyser, The Wealth and Estate Law Group Presenters: Ryan Gorlick, Tradition Law LLP …
Victorious Voir Dire | New Criminal Law Webinar
Victorious Voir Dire: Section 715.1 Applications will discuss key elements of an application under section 715.1 of the Criminal Code to admit pre-recorded video statements made by a person under the age of 18. Introducing evidence from a minor complainant or witness in criminal proceedings requires unique considerations. Join us on May 9 at …
Is technology serving you, or are you a servant to technology?
Today, lawyers are constantly distracted by legal technology, connectivity, electronic case information and discovery, and information overload… email, instant messaging, social media, phone calls, interruptions, etc. Lawyers switch tasks on the computer nearly 600 times a day. We are drowning in technology-based interruptions. These methods of communication are essential and, in fact, …
Updates to Alberta’s Court Commercial Case Management (“CCM”) Process
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has recently announced an update to the Commercial Case Management (“CCM”) application. Effective March 2, 2023, the application will now allow counsel to upload materials in support of a hearing directly to the digital hearing card. This will allow the presiding Justice to …
