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Alberta law society president commits to backing Alberta Law Foundation through transition

Bud Melnyk hopes provincial government will reconsider oversight of ALF

Mar 19, 2026

Alberta law society president commits to backing Alberta Law Foundation through transition

Alberta law society president Bud Melnyk, president-elect Jim Lutz begin terms

Mar 06, 2026

Ryan Callioux, an Indigenous lawyer with over 20 years of experience, starts as bencher

Alberta law society president Bud Melnyk, president-elect Jim Lutz begin terms

Law Society of Alberta axes standalone EDI committee after province passes ‘Peterson law’

Mar 04, 2026

Passed in December but not yet in force, the law bars regulators from mandating EDI training

Law Society of Alberta axes standalone EDI committee after province passes ‘Peterson law’

Lawyer admits to using AI, insufficiently verifying output in Law Society Tribunal hearing

Jan 13, 2026

Man with suspended licence says he relied on Grok to research, draft documents

Lawyer admits to using AI, insufficiently verifying output in Law Society Tribunal hearing

Alberta Court of Appeal finds oath of allegiance required of would-be lawyers breaches Charter

Dec 18, 2025

Intervenor calls decision a win for prospective Indigenous lawyers and those of different religions

Alberta Court of Appeal finds oath of allegiance required of would-be lawyers breaches Charter

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society names Patricia Jones as second vice president

Dec 11, 2025

She is managing lawyer at Nova Scotia Legal Aid’s HRM Duty Counsel Office

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society names Patricia Jones as second vice president