We are so grateful to Professor Mitra Sharafi (University of Wisconsin, Madison) for coming back to the blog this past month and posting a wonderful series of reflections. Here is a round-up of her contributions, all of which involved the
Alberta Court of King’s Bench shares guide to draft litigation plan orders in family cases
Guide for self-represented litigants lists steps to trial, reminders for resolution counsel meeting
Charter rights in civil contempt proceedings: Supreme Court to weigh in
Fraud victims often turn to the courts to protect their rights. In certain cases, a court will make temporary orders without notice to the defendant. These can include Mareva freezing orders to stop assets from being disposed of, or Anton
Alberta illegal lending investigation leads to guilty pleas, fines and peace bond
Investigators found unlawful interest rates and intimidation tactics used to collect debts
Alberta Court of Appeal rejects permission to appeal consent order in arbitration dispute
Court finds proposed appeal of consent order had no reasonable chance of success
ASLH Banff: Draft Program Released
The draft program for the annual meeting of the American Society for Legal History to be held November 12-14, 2026, at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, Banff, Alberta, Canada, is here. In her email circulating the link, ASLH
Why Newcomers to Alberta Should Have an Estate Plan… Especially If You Own Property Here
Guest Blog Post by Preyanka Prasad, Wills and Estates Lawyer of VanderLeek LawMoving to Canada often means building a new life for your family. If you are a foreign worker, permanent resident, or newcomer who is not yet a Canadian
Alberta law society names Allison Jandura, Joe Byram as Viscount Bennett Scholarship awardees
Jandura has practised at Lenczner Slaght in Toronto, Byram at Nerland Lindsey in Calgary
Gowling partner and ex-Calgary Stampeder Greg Peterson will be inducted into Football Hall of Fame
The lawyer and ex-professional sportsman reflects on a life juggling two very different careers
Alberta Court of Appeal to retry sexual assault case due to defence counsel’s ineffective assistance
Ruling says trial counsel didn’t submit argument on key substantive issues