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Sandbox Participant Name	Service Description	More Information	Application of Rule Waived
One Family Law	One Family Law provides couples with legal advice related to their separation or divorce, together, and at the earliest stages of their separation process. From there, they choose how to finalize the terms of their legal relationship.	Website	The Law Society has agreed that it will take no action on the application of 3.4-2 of the Law Society of Alberta’s Code of Conduct, which precludes a lawyer from representing opposing parties in a dispute, subject to conditions.
Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic	DCAC is dedicated to providing case-management services to those individuals who often have little or no access to advocacy when appealing the denial of a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit.	Website	The Law Society has agreed that it will take no action on the application of Rules 2, 119.9(a), 148 and Code Rules 3.6-7, 3.6-8 and 7.6, allowing SCAC to carry on business as a law firm based in Alberta, offer services through both employee and contractor lawyers and share legal fees and pay referral fees to non-lawyers in connection with their services.
ABC Law	ABC Law aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for homebuyers and sellers by offering flexible services, including fewer in-person meetings, virtual signing, and extended hours. All legal services and advice will be delivered by a licensed lawyer in Alberta.	Website	Rule 2 of the Rules (definition of “law firm”); Rule 119.9(a) of the Rules (professional liability indemnity coverage or equivalent for Responsible Lawyers); Rule 148 of the Rules (professional liability indemnity assessments and coverage); and Code 7.6 (preventing unauthorized practice of law).
Philer	Philer streamlines the real estate closing process by providing virtual legal services that allow homebuyers to connect with a licensed lawyer, upload documents, monitor progress, and sign digitally—all through a secure and intuitive platform.	Website	Rule 2 of the Rules (definition of “law firm”); Rule 119.9(a) of the Rules (professional liability indemnity coverage or equivalent for Responsible Lawyers); Rule 119.46(2) (delegation); Rule 119.50(2) (use of agents); Rule 148 of the Rules (professional liability indemnity assessments and coverage); Code 3.6-7 and 3.6-8 (fee sharing and referral fees); and Code 7.6 (preventing unauthorized practice of law).
Jointly	Jointly is an online platform that seeks to educate Alberta residents about family law and empowers them to create relationship agreements (prenups, marriage agreements and cohabitation agreements). It uses technology to guide users through a series of questions about their circumstances and creates legally compliant and personalized documents based on the information provided.	Website	Rule 2 (definition of “law firm”); Rule 72.1(2) (visiting lawyers); Rule 72.2(2) and 72.4 (visiting lawyer permits); Part 5 Trust Accounting and Client Identification and Verification (Rules 119 to 119.38) and Rule 119.9(a) (Requirement to be a Law Society member in order to be a Responsible Lawyer)
Real Solutions Law	Real Solutions Law focuses on affordable residential real estate transactions including purchases, sales, construction draw mortgages, private financing, and refinances. We combine legal experience with modern solutions to deliver smart, efficient, and transparent real estate law services.	Website	Rule 2 of the Rules (definition of “law firm”); Rule 148(1)(b)(ii) of the Rules (professional liability indemnity assessments and coverage); Code 3.6-7 (fee sharing and referral fees); and Code 7.6 (preventing unauthorized practice of law).