Reminder: Timesheets and criminal invoices
Keeping detailed time sheets remains the best practice, and detailed time sheets will always be required for criminal files: in which Extra Hours are claimed under tariff item 11.19, or that fall under the Hourly Case Management program. We recognize that many criminal lawyers do not keep detailed time sheets as a standard operating procedure, and do […]
Gladue principles decision
R v AD, 2024, a recent case from the Alberta Court of Appeal, highlights the far-reaching importance of Gladue reports and principles. The Crown successfully appealed a sentence on the grounds that the defendant’s Gladue report was taken into consideration, but not Gladue principles related to the victims. The decision highlights the importance of sections 718.04 and 718.201 of the Criminal Code which are […]
Time sheets and criminal invoices
Keeping detailed time sheets remains the best practice, and detailed time sheets will always be required for criminal files: in which Extra Hours are claimed under tariff item 11.19, or that fall under the Hourly Case Management program. We recognize that many criminal lawyers do not keep detailed time sheets as a standard operating procedure, […]
As Pride Season begins, Chuck Easton discusses legal rights and protections with CBC
Legal Aid Alberta family lawyer Chuck Easton appeared on the Wise Counsel segment of CBC radio’s Edmonton AM morning show on June 12 to discuss legal rights and protections for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Easton was speaking as the incoming chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s Sexual and Gender Diversity Alliance section (SAGDA). Easton has […]
Supporting clients at Indigenous courts with knowledge and passion
Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyers are uniquely positioned to deliver quality representation for clients at Indigenous courts Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Jay Gill says lawyers representing clients in Alberta’s Indigenous courts need to bring patience and knowledge into the court in order to give clients the best representation. “I’m here doing what LAA […]
Advising LAA of outcomes
When a matter is concluded, counsel are required to advise Legal Aid of the outcome of the matter on the final invoice. This information can then be gathered for statistical purposes. As a government-funded organization, business statistics are crucial for making informed decisions, optimizing resource allocation, and demonstrating accountability and effectiveness to stakeholders. However, if your […]
Lawyer Directory – Opt in today
Legal Aid Alberta is implementing a lawyer directory on its public website to better assist clients in selecting preferred counsel. Expanded travel guidelines, complemented by a user-friendly lawyer directory, will be transformative in ensuring clients can more easily find and choose a legal aid lawyer. The lawyer directory addresses a critical challenge for our clients, […]
Lawyer Portal Outage, May 25
When: May 25, 5 p.m. – May 27, 7 a.m. What: Lawyer Portal, DC Portal, and Client Gateway will be unavailable for updates. Thank you for your understanding.
Introducing Client Access and Service Enhancements
Client Access and Service Enhancements, or CASE, includes several initiatives, including travel expansion, DC Portal access for Duty Counsel, Client Gateway enhancements, and the Lawyer Directory. The legal needs of Albertans have always been and will continue to be the primary focus of innovation at Legal Aid Alberta. Client Access and Service Enhancements (CASE) will […]
Legal Aid Alberta wins 2024 Canadian Law Award
Legal Aid Alberta has won the Lincoln Alexander School of Law Award for Shaping the Future. Legal Aid Alberta has won the Lincoln Alexander School of Law Award for Shaping the Future at the 2024 Canadian Law Awards. In a social media announcement on May 9, event sponsor Canadian Lawyer Magazine posted: “Congratulations to […]