Alberta

Alberta Lawyer Fined for Unprofessional Conduct Over Sharing Client’s Private Photo

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CALGARY, Alberta — A Calgary-based lawyer faced sanctions from the Law Society of Alberta after sending a topless photograph of his client to opposing counsel, an act that has breached professional conduct standards and spurred widespread condemnation within the legal community. The controversial incident, which has ignited discussions on ethics and privacy in legal practice, occurred when the lawyer, whose name has been withheld, mistakenly forwarded the sensitive image that was inadvertently sent to him by his own client. The photograph was intended to demonstrate injuries the client had sustained in an accident, not for … Read more

Controversial Parental Rights Rally Supports New Alberta Transgender Youth Laws

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EDMONTON, Canada — Amid brisk northern temperatures, a vocal contingent gathered at the Alberta Legislature this Saturday to endorse a series of controversial laws impacting transgender youth, an event underscoring the polarized opinions surrounding this issue. The rally was organized by Parents and Kids Together, a group advocating for stringent parental involvement in decisions relating to transgender youth’s medical care and participation in sports. Approximately 200 attendees from various parts of Alberta, including Edmonton, Calgary, and Lethbridge, convened to listen to speakers discuss the implications of newly implemented laws affecting the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender … Read more

Alberta Lawyer Cleared of Code of Conduct Complaint for Tweets During 2022 Convoy Protest

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OTTAWA, Canada – The Law Society of Alberta has recently concluded an investigation into a code of conduct complaint filed almost two years ago against lawyer Keith Wilson. The complaint was in connection with tweets he made during the 2022 convoy protest in Ottawa, Canada. According to a document obtained by Radio-Canada, the law society dismissed the complaint and stated that Wilson had shown remorse for his actions. Keith Wilson was a prominent figure among the demonstrators during the 2022 protests in the nation’s capital. At the time, he was part of the legal team … Read more