Save the Date: Alberta Land Titles Online Webinar |
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Land Titles and Notarius are hosting a webinar on Feb. 3, 2021 from 11 a.m. to noon, which will include a demo of ALTO and digital certificates. This webinar will be of value to lawyers and their staff who prepare documentation for submission to Land Titles.
A registration link and more information will be forthcoming in a January 2021 issue of the eBulletin.
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Court of Queen's Bench Announcements |
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In response to the State of Public Health Emergency declared by the government on Nov. 24, 2020, the increase in active COVID-19 cases in Alberta, and the current and anticipated numbers of legal system participants, including court staff, who may be unable to participate for COVID-19 related reasons, the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta is announcing modifications to its schedule for the week of Jan. 4 and 11, 2021. Further announcements in respect of the subsequent weeks may follow. |
The spring term availability for Judicial Dispute Resolution in Calgary and Edmonton has now been posted.
Booking priority will be given as outlined below:
- For the first 24 hours, Jan. 5, 2021 - Family Law; or, Matters that were previously scheduled and adjourned due to Master Order #1 or 2. (Mar. 16 - May 1)
- For the next 24 hours, Jan. 6, 2021- Family Law; or, Matters that were previously scheduled and adjourned due to Master Order #1, 2 or 3. (Mar. 16 - May 31)
- For the next 24 hours, Jan. 7, 2021 - Family Law; or, Matters that were previously scheduled and adjourned due to Master Order #1, 2, 3 or 4. (Mar. 16 - June 26th)
- For the next 24 hours, Jan. 8, 2021 - All others that are ready for trial (with a filed or unfiled form 37, duly executed by all parties attached)
Please note: No bookings will be permitted until 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021.
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Court of Appeal Announcements |
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The decision to hold oral arguments electronically during the pandemic has highlighted a challenge during submissions when counsel and self-represented litigants refer the panel to materials in the record before the Court. As a result, commencing Feb. 1, 2021, parties will have the option of filing a Condensed Book as an aid to assist in oral argument in both civil and criminal appeals.
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The October 2021 Court sitting dates are amended so that the General Appeal Hearings in Calgary commence on October 12, 2021.
The November 2021 Court sitting dates are also amended so that the Sentence Appeal Hearings in Calgary commence on November 16, 2021.
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