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Urgent Matters Application Process for Court of Queen’s Bench
April 02, 2020
Due to a reduction in activity as a result of the public health orders around the COVID-19 pandemic, the Court of Queen’s Bench is hearing Urgent Matters on case by case basis. The list of potential matters that can be heard can be found here. Lawyers seeking to apply for a Matter to be heard…
Ministerial Order on Limitations Periods
April 02, 2020
The Law Society of Alberta is collaborating with the Government of Alberta on key issues that are impacting the legal profession as the COVID-19 situation evolves. As a part of this collaboration, the Minister of Justice and Solicitor General has issued a Ministerial Order to suspend limitations periods on a number enactments from March 17,…
18 Recommendations for the Business of Law Amidst COVID-19
April 01, 2020
The Law Society has heard from many lawyers in Alberta about the economic pressures they are facing, both as individuals and as businesses, in the face of this unprecedented pandemic. Over the last two weeks, the Law Society Practice Advisors have made several recommendations to lawyers and students who have seen their firms experience a…
Lawyer Referral Service now In-House at Law Society
March 31, 2020
As of yesterday, the Law Society has moved operation of the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) in-house, from its previous service provider, Calgary Legal Guidance (CLG). We want to thank CLG for providing telephone operation for this service for many years and connecting countless Albertans with lawyers along the way. LRS has long been one of the Law Society’s…
Letter to the Profession
March 27, 2020
The last two weeks have had an unprecedented impact on our province. We know that this pandemic is creating extreme health, wellness and economic pressures on the legal profession and that these pressures are not likely to be resolved in the near term. We want you to know that the Law Society has been working…
Attending Court
March 27, 2020
A reminder to lawyers, students and legal support staff that anyone who has recently returned from travel or are feeling sick are absolutely not to attend court, their offices or any other setting outside of what’s mandated by Alberta Health Services and the Government of Alberta. Alberta Health Services released new information this week on…
Protecting your staff during COVID-19
March 27, 2020
While the COVID-19 situation is unprecedented for many law firms, lawyers and organizations, it is important that we put measures in place to protect all employees, including legal support staff, articling students and lawyers. Firms and organizations should stay aware of national, provincial and municipal updates and guidance. Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation requires employers…