Approved Sandbox Participants - Law Society of Alberta

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Alberta lawyers can use any of the technology products dealing with client identification and verification approved by the Innovation Sandbox to comply with their obligations under the Law Society’s Rules.

Sandbox Participant Name	Service Description	More Information	Application of Rule Waived
One Family Law	One Family Law provides couples with legal advice related to their separation or divorce, together, and at the earliest stages of their separation process. From there, they choose how to finalize the terms of their legal relationship.	Website	The Law Society has agreed that it will take no action on the application of Section 3.4-2 of the Law Society of Alberta’s Code of Conduct, which precludes a lawyer from representing opposing parties in a dispute, subject to conditions.
Visaplace ULC	VisaPlace seeks to provide an end-to-end immigration and legal services solution for prospective immigrants to Canada and the US, through its Arizona-approved ABS and Canadian subsidiary Globiliti Legal (Canada) ULC.	Website	Law Society will not initiate action ("no-action") to prevent Globiliti or its personnel from providing the Services, or for failing to conform to Rule 2 of the Rules of the Law Society of Alberta (“Rules”) (definition of ‘law firm’), Rule 119.9(a) of the Rules (professional liability indemnity coverage or equivalent for Responsible Lawyers), Rule 148 of the Rules (professional liability indemnity assessments and coverage), Law Society Code of Conduct (“Code”) ss.3.6-7 and 3.6-8 (fee sharing and referral fees), Code s.7.6 (preventing unauthorized practice of law) in connection with offering the Services during the term.
Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic	DCAC is dedicated to providing case-management services to those individuals who often have little or no access to advocacy when appealing the denial of a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit.	Website	The Law Society has agreed that it will take no action on the application of Rules 2, 119.9(a), 148 and Code sections 3.6-7, 3.6-8 and 7.6, allowing SCAC to carry on business as a law firm based in Alberta, offer services through both employee and contractor lawyers and share legal fees and pay referral fees to non-lawyers in connection with their services.
ABC Law	ABC Law aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for homebuyers and sellers by offering flexible services, including fewer in-person meetings, virtual signing, and extended hours. All legal services and advice will be delivered by a licensed lawyer in Alberta.		Rule 2 of the Rules (definition of “law firm”); Rule 119.9(a) of the Rules (professional liability indemnity coverage or equivalent for Responsible Lawyers); Rule 148 of the Rules (professional liability indemnity assessments and coverage); and Code section 7.6 (preventing unauthorized practice of law).