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Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Your Obligations & How to Help
November 03, 2020
At some point in your legal career, you may encounter another lawyer who is suffering from a mental health crisis, compromising their ability to practise. While you hope this never happens, research suggests that lawyers are at a much higher risk of mental health concerns than other professions and the general population. Lawyers may be…
Financially Speaking Podcast: Lifecycle of a Trust Account
November 03, 2020
In the second episode of Financially Speaking, our hosts walk through the lifecycle of a trust account, from its creation through to its closure. And, in the spirit of Access to Justice Week, we’re not only going to focus on the logistics and obligations of those trust accounts but on the key role that pooled…
Bencher Election Voting Starts at 9 a.m. Nov. 2
November 02, 2020
Active Lawyers will receive their voting credentials (username and password) from eBallot via your preferred email address. To vote in the 2020 Bencher Election, follow these steps: Visit the voting site directly, or use the link found in the email from eBallot. Log in using your Law Society of Alberta Member ID and provided password….
Alberta Debtor Support Project Launched
October 26, 2020
With the twin impacts of COVID-19 and an ongoing recession pushing many Albertans to the financial precipice, many industry watchers are predicting a spike in consumer debt defaults and foreclosures in the coming months. Stakeholders across the legal community have worked together to expand legal services and increase the number of trained lawyers available to…
Fake Law Firm Alert – Lawman & Associates
October 22, 2020
The Law Society of Alberta (the Law Society) wants to alert the public and Alberta lawyers about a business, “Lawman & Associates”, purporting to be a law firm. The business operates a website at https://lawmanslaw.ca. The individuals associated with the business are falsely holding themselves as members of the Law Society and are offering legal services….
Leaving the Practice of Law
October 21, 2020
We will all face a time in our lives when we need to plan for retirement. In other cases, lawyers may need to step away from practice temporarily. This guide is intended to help lawyers navigate retiring or taking a leave of absence from practice. It does not apply to resignation applications for lawyers engaged…
Returning to Practice
October 21, 2020
Whether you have taken a few years off to care for children or other family members, to take a sabbatical, or to work outside the legal profession, returning to active practice after an extended hiatus can be daunting. This guide is intended to help you navigate the reinstatement process. You may also review the Law…
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