EBulletins
The Law Society of Alberta communicates time-sensitive regulatory information and notices to the profession through its EBulletin (emailed Bulletin).
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2011 | 2010 | 2009 and earlier
2012
January 27, 2012
- The Advisory (January 2012): Supporting Sole Practitioners and Small Businesses
January 26, 2012
- Fraud Alert: Potential Fraud Email Solicitations Circulating
- Calgary Legal Guidance 40th Anniversary Dinner
- Funeral Mass for Douglas G. Stokes, QC
January 25, 2012
- Leading-Edge Plenary to Explore the Erosion of the Legal Profession’s Monopoly
- Declare your 2012 CPD Plan before or on March 15, 2012
- Careers at the Law Society of Alberta
January 20, 2012
- Erosion of the Legal Profession’s Monopoly - Should this be Bad News?
- Law Society and CBA to Honour Four Distinguished Lawyers
- Lawyers Elect Six New Benchers to the Law Society
- Please Note Deadline for Declaring your 2012 CPD Plan is March 15, 2012
- Memorial Service January 23, 2012 for Brian E. Peterson, QC
- Upcoming Queen’s Counsel Ceremonies
January 4, 2012
- Happy New Year
- Deadline for Making Your 2012 CPD Plan Declaration is March 15, 2012
- Four Distinguished Lawyers To Be Honoured
- CQB Notice Re: Amendments to the Surrogate Rules and Forms - Grace Period
- Notice from CQB Re: Waiver of Dispute Resolution Before Trial
2011
December 16, 2011
- New President-Elect and Executive Elected for 2012-2013
- Law Society and CBA to Honour Four Distinguished Lawyers
- Please Note: Due Date of Annual Continuing Professional Development Plan Declaration
- Long Service Commemorated in Edmonton
- Alberta Law Libraries New Website has Launched
December 15, 2011
- The Advisory: The Risk Management Issue
December 15, 2011
- Notice of Suspension - Ming Fong
December 6, 2011
- Applications to Operate/Register a Law Firm
- Downloading data option
- Changes made by the Alberta Treasury Branches
November 28, 2011
- Termination of Registration: Todd Sullivan
November 17, 2011
- 2011 Bencher Election Results
- Monday, November 21st is the Nomination Deadline for Distinguished Service Awards
- 2010 Annual Accountability Report Now Available
November 15, 2011
- Election Voting Closes Today
- Central District Candidate Acclaimed to Benchers
November 8, 2011
- New Alberta Code of Conduct Now in Effect
- Distinguished Service Awards Celebrate Excellence: Nominate a Lawyer
October 28, 2011
- Submit Names for Committee Service by Nov 10, 2011
- Join the Law Society's Outstanding Counsel Team - Two Counsel Positions Open
- Nominate a Lawyer Today for Distinguished Service to Community and Profession
October 19, 2011
- Cast your Bencher Vote Online
- Central District Candidate Acclaimed to Benchers
- New Code of Conduct for Alberta Lawyers to be Effective November 1st
- New Resource Bank to Promote Sharing of Knowledge
- Fraud Alert: Counterfeit Trust Cheques
October 14, 2011
- Central District Candidate Acclaimed to Benchers
- Voting Materials Being Mailed on October 14, 2011
- Explore these Two Counsel Opportunities with the Law Society of Alberta
- Fraud Alert: New Business Loan Scam Circulating
October 7, 2011
- Candidates Standing for Election to the Benchers
- Explore these Two Counsel Opportunities
- Alberta Law Foundation Increases Legal Aid Funding by $10 million over Three Years
- "No-Cash" and "Know-your-Client" Rules are Key in Fighting Money Laundering
September 29, 2011
- Notice of Disbarment - Deris Spencer
September 15, 2011
- Bencher Nominations Due Friday, September 16, 2011
- Bencher Candidate Nominations – Confirmations
- Queen’s Counsel Applications Due September 19, 2011
- Quicklaw® is now available at Alberta Law Libraries in Calgary and Edmonton!
September 9, 2011
- Upcoming Nomination Deadlines
- Rules of Court Statutes Amendment to be Proclaimed
September 2, 2011
- Bencher Nomination Deadline: September 16, 2011
- Queen’s Counsel Applications Due September 19, 2011
- Review New Alberta Code of Conduct
- Alberta Law Foundation 2011 Annual Report
September 1, 2011
- Notice to the Profession - Nancy Pearson
August 19, 2011
- Notice of Suspension - Ajay Juneja
August 17, 2011
- 2011 Bencher Election: Introduction of Online Voting Will Enhance Election
- Notice of Election
- The Rules of the Law Society Amended
August 5, 2011
- Queen's Counsel Applications Due September 19, 2011
- Sole Practitioners and Small Firm Lawyers Invited to Join SoloNet
- CBA Launches Small Firm, Solo and General Practice Forum (South)
- Calgary Masters Motions Court Pilot Project
July 19, 2011
- Be Vigilant and Aware of Potential Fraud Scams
July 11, 2011
- Message from the President: Code of Conduct to be Effective November 1, 2011
- Feedback Sought on New Code
- Safeguard Against Fraud: Checking Trust Reconciliations
- Careers at the Law Society of Alberta
June 24, 2011
- How to Meet the June 30, 2011 Deadline for your Professional Liability Insurance Payment during the Canada Post Strike
- Code of Conduct Available for Review
- Feedback Sought on New Code
June 7, 2011
- National Ethical Standards Articulated in new Alberta Code of Conduct
- Code of Conduct Available for Review
June 7, 2011
- Notice of Suspension: Robert C. Burgener
June 2, 2011
- Bencher Election Set for November 15, 2011
June 1, 2011
- Making your Professional Liability Insurance Payment in the Event of a Postal Strike
- Purchase Excess Coverage for Additional Protection
May 27, 2011
- Notice to the Profession: Nancy Pearson
May 25, 2011
- President's Message: Supporting Lawyers in Slave Lake
- Record Retention and Back-Up in the Event of a Disaster
- Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan
May 19, 2011
- Keep Up Your Guard Before Long Weekends
- Red Flags Which May Indicate Fraud
- Client Identification and Verification Rules Minimize Risk
- Feedback Sought on Advisory, EBulletins and Website
May 17, 2011
- Professional Liability Insurance Levy Invoices in the Mail
- Preventing Claims Effective in Controlling Insurance Costs
- Fraud Alert: Fake Law Firm Website Used in Real Estate Scam
- Notice on SCS 2011 Rule Amendments
May 11, 2011
- Information on new Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation disclosure requirements
May 9, 2011
- Notice of Disbarment - Nicola Alexandra Davis
April 27, 2011
- Imposition of Interim Conditions - Philip Fiess
April 27, 2011
- Bencher Recruitment
- Information Session May 4 in Red Deer
April 20, 2011
- Survey on the LSA's EBulletins, Advisory and Website
- Call for Nominations to the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee
- Insurance Program Impacted by 2008 Economic Crisis
April 14, 2011
- Notice of Suspension - Daniela Chimisso dos Santos
- Notice of Suspension - Peggy Mae Hartman
April 12, 2011
- Call for Nominations to the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee
- Invitation to Attend Stakeholder Consultation
April 5, 2011
- Notice of Suspension - Ernst Homberg
April 5, 2011
March 31, 2011
- Bencher Recruitment
- March 2011 Advisory: About Sole Practitioners & Small Firms
March 28, 2011
- Notice of Suspension - Darren Peterson
March 23, 2011
- Annual General Meeting (Notice, Agenda and Financial Statements)
March 14, 2011
- March 15th Deadline for 2011 Membership Fees and CPD Plan Declarations
- 2010-2011 Member Cards Expire March 31, 2011
- Court Facilities Perimeter Security - Lawyers in Good Standing Exempted
- Consider a Career With the Law Society of Alberta
March 4, 2011
- Budget Increase for Legal Aid a Step Forward
- 2011 Membership Fees Due March 15, 2011
- Human Rights in Canada: New Realities, New Directions
February 22, 2011
- Notice of Suspension - Jodie Holder
February 18, 2011
- Notice of Suspension - Roy Rasmusen
February 17, 2011
- 2011 Enhancements and Law Society Fees
- Trust Safety Program Now in Effect
February 14, 2011
- Message from the President: Charting the Course
February 10, 2011
- Appeal of Disbarment - Matthew V.R. Merchant
February 3, 2011
- Message from the Outgoing President of the Law Society, Rod Jerke, QC, President for 2010-2011
- Legal Aid Meeting Advances Understanding
January 24, 2011
- Retraction: 2012 Summer Recruitment Period
- Plan to Attend the LSA's Plenary on Thurs., Jan. 27, 2011 at 9:30 a.m.
- Conference on Human Rights in Canada: New Realities, New Directions
January 21, 2011
- In with the New! Alternative Business Structures
- Law Society and CBA to Honour Four Distinguished Lawyers
- How to Create and Declare a CPD Plan
- Business Leadership for Women Lawyers
January 14, 2011
- Distinguished Lawyers to be Honoured
- In with the New! Alternative Business Structures
- Ground-Breaking Trust Safety Program Now Underway
January 5, 2011
- 2010/2011 2nd Instalment Insurance Levy Due
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2010
December 30, 2010
- New Trust Safety Program in Effect Jan 1, 2011
- Rule Approvals Launch Trust Safety Initiative
- Important Information about Trust Safety Program
- How will the New Rules Affect me as a Practitioner?
- Trust Safety Questions Answered
December 29, 2010
- Notice of Disbarment - J. Grahame Loader
December 21, 2010
- New Rules on Trust Safety Program
December 21, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Darrell Elgert
December 8, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Grant Nickless
December 3, 2010
- New Executive Elected for 2011-2012
- Safety of Trust Property Rules Approved
- Model Code of Conduct Approved
- Principles of Strategic Plan Approved
- 50, 60 and 70 Year Long Service Recognized
- Pro Bono Network News Winter Issue
November 26, 2010
- Notice of Disbarment - Kenneth Rusnak
November 12, 2010
- Legal Aid in the Public Eye: What is Being Said
- New Legal Aid Governance Agreement Being Drafted
- "Dwindling Funding has Law Society of Alberta Worried; Justice for All?"
- "Alberta’s law society tackles legal aid shortfall"
- "Legal aid cash crunch hugely frustrating; 6,000 people left without fee defense"
- Alberta Legislature
- Rules of Court
- The Advisory - Legal Aid in the News
November 12, 2010
- Planned 2011 Enhancements and Law Society Fees
- New Rules of Court and Forms - Grace Period
- Practice Notes from CQB
- Waiver of Dispute Resolution Before Trial
- Submit Award Nominations by November 15, 2010
October 29, 2010
- New Rules of Court Come into Effect Nov. 1, 2010
- Volunteer for Committee Service - Deadline Nov. 7, 2010
- Distinguished Service Award Nominations - Deadline Nov. 15, 2010
- 2009 Annual Accountability Report
October 22, 2010
- Do you know a Lawyer Whose Profession is their Passion?
- Volunteer for Committee Service
- Upcoming Spousal Support Conference - Correction in Dates
- October 2010 Advisory: Legal Aid in the News
October 14, 2010
- Safety of Trust Property on Target for January 2011
- Recruitment Period for 2011
- Upcoming Spousal Support Conference
- Save the Date: Time Capsule Ceremony, Dec. 14, 2010
October 13, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Deris Spencer
October 7, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Bonnie Ewing
September 24, 2010
- Law Society of Alberta Website Renovations Now Complete!
- Alberta Law Foundation 2010 Annual Report
- Beware of Continuing Collaborative Family Law Agreement Frauds
- Information about Will Sought
September 22, 2010
- Notice of Disbarment - Manish Bindal
September 14, 2010
- Imposition of Interim Conditions - Ajay Juneja
September 9, 2010
- Imposition of Interim Conditions - Ajay Juneja
August 11, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Gavin McNeill Grant
- Notice of Suspension - Katharine Richmond
August 6, 2010
- Pro Bono Conference Early Bird Rate to Aug 11
- Assist Recruiting for New Executive Director
- Fraud Alert - Know Your Client ID Rules
July 8, 2010
- Two Motions Carried at Special General Meeting
- Participate Now in Ipsos Reid Survey of the Profession
- New Rule Governs Recruitment for Summer Student Positions
July 8, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Susan Hendricks
June 30, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Mary Jo Rothecker
June 25, 2010
- Notice of Disbarment - Robert Powelson
- Notice of Disbarment - Carole Inez Smith Wallace
June 22, 2010
- Motions to be Advanced at Special General Meeting
- Teleconference Locations Outside Edmonton & Calgary
- Information Circular
- Voting Registration Details - Membership Card Required
- Special General Meeting - June 23, 2010
June 21, 2010
- Special General Meeting - June 23, 2010
- Teleconference Locations Outside Edmonton & Calgary
- Voting Registration Details - Membership Card Required
- Information Circular
- Agenda
June 15, 2010
- Fraud Alert – Keep Your Guard Up
- New Trust Account Rules
- Client Identification and Verification Rules Minimize Risk
June 15, 2010
- Notice of Disbarment - Garth S. Bailey
June 10, 2010
- Notice of Special General Meeting of the Law Society of Alberta
- Agenda
- Petition
- Information Circular
June 1, 2010
- Increased Numbers and Severity of Real Estate Claims Impact Insurance Levy
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Consider Purchasing Excess Coverage
- Justice Hall Swearing-In
- Invitation to Attend Canadian Forum on Court Technology
- Women in Law – Options & Opportunities
May 27, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Nicola Alexandra Davis
May 19, 2010
- Most Albertans Satisfied with their Lawyers: Ipsos Reid Poll Shows
- Benchers Amend Rules
- Board Members Sought for Legal Aid Alberta
- Upcoming Survey of the Legal Profession
- Save the Date - Sept 16-17
- PBLA - AGM
- PBLA Spring / Summer 2010 Newsletter
- Law Libraries Hours of Operation
April 29, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Kevin James Anderson
April 22, 2010
- Advice for Real Estate Practitioners
April 19, 2010
- The Advisory, Volume 8, Issue 2 (April 2010)
April 8, 2010
- Notice of Suspension - Ruellen Forsyth-Nicholson
March 10, 2010
- Two Ways to Make Your CPD Declaration by March 15, 2010
- March 15, 2010 Deadline for Fees, Forms and CPD Declaration
- Alberta Law Libraries Survey
March 8, 2010
- Notice to the Profession - Disbarment of Ihor Broda
February 25, 2010
- New Trust Accounting Controls to be Phased In
- Rule Amendment Prohibits Use of a Trust Account Where No Legal Services Provided
- Nominations Sought for Access to Justice Awards
- Swearing-In of Hon. Madam Justice M.B. Bielby
- Farewell to the Chief
February 12, 2010
- Message from the President
- Law Society Welcomes Incoming President
- Changes to the Legal Profession Act
- Alberta Law Libraries Survey
- Welcome to New Bencher
- 2010-2011 Executive Committee
February 4, 2010
- Notice to the Profession - Disbarment of Ivo Hula
- Notice to the Profession - Suspension of Bonnie Ewing
- Notice to the Profession - Suspension of Richard Gariepy
- Notice to the Profession - Suspension of Maurice Quinn
January 29, 2010
- Join the Blog: Is the Law Society Acting "in the Public Interest"?
- New Trust Accounting Controls and Audit Regime to be Phased In
- Tell Us What You Think About the Advisory, Website and Social Media
January 22, 2010
- The Advisory, January 2010
- Your Feedback Needed on Social Media, Advisory & Website Survey
- Award Ceremony To Shine a Light on Four Outstanding Lawyers
- Student Recruitment Dates, June 7-18, 2010
- Lawyers Honoured for 30 or More Years of Active MembershipNotice to the Profession - Disbarment of James E. Toone
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