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Reconnoitring the ‘Old Lie’

December 2nd, 2008

Ben KormosIn a recent edition of the Criminal Law Quarterly, Benjamin J. Kormos discusses posttraumatic stress disorder and its place in Canadian criminal law.

The full version of Ben’s paper is available online, free of charge, courtesy of the Social Science Research Network.

Mediation Services in Okotoks, Alberta

November 12th, 2008

Judy Bachmann

Walsh Wilkins Creighton LLP is pleased to announce that Judy Bachmann  is now offering her mediation services through our office in Okotoks, Alberta.

Mediation is a positive dispute resolution process for divorcing couples who are seeking a more constructive alternative to the court process. It is a safe and respectful forum wherein the parties have decision-making power regarding the future of their children and their financial concerns.

As a lawyer and psychologist, Judy brings a unique perspective to her work as a mediator.  She is a Registered Family Mediator and has practiced mediation since 2000. In addition to mediating in the area of family law, Judy also mediates in the areas of workplace conflict and disputes concerning wills and estates. She has served as a coach in mediation training. Judy also utilizes a mediation-arbitration model in resolving disputes between parents regarding parenting issues in a process also known as parenting coordination.

Neither a Borrower Nor a Lender Be

November 5th, 2008

Ben KormosIn the latest edition of the International Business Law Journal, Benjamin J. Kormos discusses corporate bond rating agencies, their inherent flaws and the consequent need for reform in securities regulation.

The full version of Ben’s paper is available online, free of charge, courtesy of the Social Science Research Network.

Kormos, Benjamin J.  Quis Custodiet Ipsos Custodes? Revisiting Rating Agency Regulation, International Business Law Journal, Vol. 4, p. 569, 2008

Thomas J. Walsh Receives the Alberta Order of Excellence

October 15th, 2008

– By Raymond Hunt

Thomas J. Walsh, Q.C., founder of Walsh Wilkins Creighton LLP, received the Alberta Order of Excellence in a ceremony in Edmonton, Alberta on October 9, 2008.  Mr. Walsh joins a group of 93 Honorees since the first Alberta Order of Excellence was handed out to Ernest Manning in 1981.

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Lies and Laughter: An Evening With Tommy Walsh

October 3rd, 2008

Friends of Mr. Tom Walsh, Q.C. are hosting a dinner in his honor on October 16, 2008 at the Fairmont Palliser Hotel.  The evening will be hosted by John Martland, Q.C. with special appearances by Allan Shewchuk, Q.C., His Honor R.J. (Bob) Wilkins, His Honor Brian Stevenson, Darryl J. Raymaker, Q.C., C.D. Evans, Q.C. and others.

Reserved seating only.  Contact Raymond Hunt at Walsh Wilkins Creighton LLP for further information.

Dissolution of Parliament

September 12th, 2008

– By Tyler S. Shandro

On September 7, 2008, the 39th Parliament was dissolved. Dissolution terminates a Parliament, ending all business in the Senate and the House of Commons, and is followed by a general election. This means that the House ceases to exist as an assembly at the time of dissolution.

All incomplete business is terminated, including the following government bills and private members’ bills that related to First Nations people.

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WWC Welcomes Paul J. Pidde

September 11th, 2008

Paul PiddeWalsh Wilkins Creighton LLP is pleased to announce that Paul J. Pidde has joined our firm.

With over 20 years experience practicing law, Paul comes to us with a wide range of expertise in a variety of litigation areas.

Paul joins a team of highly-skilled lawyers at Walsh Wilkins Creighton LLP, a firm that has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in Alberta for almost 50 years.

WWC at the SCC

September 8th, 2008

Ken McLeod, Eugene Creighton, Q.C., Gary Befus

Walsh Wilkins Creighton LLP partners (from left to right) Ken McLeod, Eugene Creighton, Q.C., and Gary Befus after appearing before the Supreme Court of Canada.  WWC lawyers were successful in a landmark ruling pertaining to solicitor-client privilege and the powers of the Privacy Commissioner.

WWC Welcomes Nigel Montoute

September 8th, 2008

Nigel MontouteWalsh Wilkins Creighton LLP is pleased to announce that Nigel Montoute has joined our firm as an Associate Lawyer in our Litigation Department.

With over 10 years experience practicing law, Nigel comes to us with a wide range of expertise in a variety of litigation areas.  He brings his extensive experience in the areas of Family Law, Personal Injury, Insurance and Civil Litigation.

Nigel joins a team of highly-skilled lawyers at Walsh Wilkins Creighton LLP, a firm that has been providing legal servcies to businesses and individuals in Alberta for almost 50 years.

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