LAW SOCIETY OF ALBERTA v BEAVER

The Law Society of Alberta (“LSA”) applied for an Order declaring the Respondent in contempt of Court for breaching a permanent Injunction that was previously granted which, among other things, prohibited the Respondent from being involved in any manner or capacity with the provision of legal services. The Court found that the LSA had proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the Respondent had breached the permanent injunction Order without excuse, and was therefore in contempt of Court pursuant to Rule 10.52(3). The Court gave the LSA 20 days to provide a supplementary brief regarding punishment for contempt of Court pursuant to Rule 10.53, and gave the Respondent 20 days to respond to the LSA’s brief.