Trust Account Fraud Update

September 22, 2020

Law firms have been a rising target for fraudsters over recent years, with reports of fraud and claim amounts increasing year-over-year. Lawyers should be aware of common types of fraudulent activity and pay close attention to their records, communication platforms and system security. Although fraud cannot be fully prevented, certain steps can be taken to…

Notice

September 18, 2020

Notice

September 16, 2020

Walk with Assist, Together in Spirit but Physically Apart, on September 10th.

September 01, 2020

The Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society (Assist) is pleased to invite the legal community to its annual Walk for Wellness. While a group walk is not possible this year, raising awareness about lawyer mental health issues and Assist’s programs is more important than ever. Please join Assist on a socially distanced Buddy Up Walk. You can…

2020 Continuing Professional Development Cycle Reminder

August 31, 2020

Filing a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) plan is not mandatory in 2020 and 2021. This means lawyers will not be administratively suspended for not filing a plan for these years. Although the filing requirement is temporarily lifted, lawyers are still encouraged to develop and submit an annual CPD Plan. Taking the time out to schedule…

Amendments to Schedule C of the Alberta Rules of Court

August 25, 2020

On March 17, 2020, the government amended the Alberta Rules of Court, including but not limited to the Tariff of Recoverable Fees in Division 2 of Schedule C. The amendments to the tariff are effective May 1, 2020. The new tariff applies, subject to an agreement or Court order to the contrary, to all assessable items,…

Law Society Announces 2020 Viscount Bennett Scholarship Recipient

August 25, 2020

Congratulations Eric Wiebe The Law Society of Alberta is pleased to congratulate Eric Wiebe, this year’s recipient of the Viscount Bennett Scholarship. Eric completed his undergraduate degree at McGill University, earning a Bachelor of Arts with honours in Economics and Canadian Studies. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Law…