July 3, 2025

New Resource: Putting a PLAN in Place for Border Crossings

If you are a lawyer crossing international borders, you should be mindful of your ethical obligations to protect privileged or confidential information. Laws in Canada and other countries may permit border agents to demand access to electronic devices. Refusing these demands may carry risks including having the electronic devices seized, additional screening or detention. Border crossings are particularly challenging if you are travelling with electronic devices that store client information or that can connect to client information. 

Having a PLAN for crossing international borders ahead of time can reduce your anxiety and stress and prepare you to meet your professional obligations should you be met with a demand to access your electronic devices. Your PLAN should include:

• developing a policy for border crossings;
• leaving unnecessary devices and client information behind;
• presenting a professional attitude at the border; and
• taking the next steps after international travel.  

Read the full article for more information on creating your PLAN.

Notice to the Profession and Public – Court of Appeal Registry Operations as of July 2, 2025

In a Notice to the Profession and Public issued June 4, 2025, the Court announced that the Registry counters in Edmonton and Calgary would be closed temporarily from June 5, 2025, due to a shortage of clerks.

Effective July 2, 2025, the Registry counters in Edmonton and Calgary will reopen. Regular hours of operation are from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. The use of drop-off boxes will be discontinued, and search requests can be made in person or by email.

View the full announcement.

Court of King's Bench Jury Expense Request

Court and Justice Services is pleased to introduce a new online service to support Albertans who have incurred eligible expenses and allowances while attending jury selection in Alberta. Effective July 2, 2025, individuals may submit an expense request through the online portal.

View the full announcement.

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