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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

  • The Advisory

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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2009 and earlier

EBulletins Archive

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