Governance Agreement discussions update; What to do when a client is facing new charges
July 25, 2024: Update on continuing Governance Agreement discussions.
Governance Agreement Respecting Legal Aid Extended, Negotiations to Resume
July 5, 2024: The Minister of Justice, Legal Aid Alberta and the Law Society of Alberta agree to extend the recently expired Governance Agreement until September 5, 2024.
Roster Update on Expired Governance Agreement
July 4, 2024: As of now, we have not received any official information from the Government of Alberta regarding the status of the current Governance Agreement.
July 2, 2024: A notice to our valued Roster Lawyers regarding Governance Agreement expiration.
New Gladue report validation requirements; Lawyer Portal outage and DC Portal bug fixes
June 27, 2024: New requirement to submit Gladue reports when invoicing; Lawyer Portal outage July 5.
Gladue principles decision; Lawyer Directory goes live June 17
June 13, 2024: A recent Alberta Court of Appeals decision related to Gladue principles; Lawyer Directory goes live this Monday.
Lawyer Directory launches June 17; Advising LAA of outcomes
May 30, 2024: Lawyer Directory will be launching June 17; notes on advising LAA of final outcomes of matters.
Lawyer Directory; Lawyer Portal Outage
May 16, 2024: Opt in to the new Lawyer Directory today; Lawyer Portal will be down from May 25 to 27.
Time reporting; Immigration webinar
May 2, 2024: Tips for effective time reporting; register now for May 16’s immigration workshop.
Happy Charter Day; Introducing our South Roster Relations Liaison
April 18, 2024 – Marking the 42nd anniversary of the signing of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; Announcing our new Roster Relations Liaison for Southern Alberta.
April 4, 2024 – April 1 marks the first anniversary of LAA’s modernized Tariff; roster lawyers appointed King’s Counsel; a reminder to update availabilities, and the new FEG is now in effect.
FEG Changes; Merit opinions; Gladue report requests
March 21, 2024 – Answers to common questions about the FEG changes and merit opinions, and a reminder that Gladue report requests will soon be online only.
#InvestInWomen: International Women’s Day; Child welfare intersecting criminal matters
March 7, 2024 – Thank you to the women on our roster who act as accelerators of progress and inclusion every day; considerations when child welfare intersects a criminal matter
Spousal support considerations; students-at-law information updates
February 22, 2024 – Considering the broader context when a client is seeking spousal support; a reminder to students-at-law to update your information at career milestones.
Translation and Interpretation Services; The Roots of Duty Counsel in Alberta
February 8, 2024 – Tariff tips regarding translation and interpretation; how roster lawyers and LAA teamed up fifty years ago to make Duty Counsel available in Alberta.
Family tariff tips; Client management
January 25, 2024 – What the tariff has to say about Voice of the Child (PN7) reports; tips for navigating challenging client relationships.
Have your say: Looking ahead to 2024
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