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This page was last updated: January 6, 2012
Calgary Criminal Lawyers' Weekly:

A legal weblog (blawg) devoted to the discussion of cases, issues, and concerns that affect
Calgary criminal lawyers and their practice.  Please visit and post your comments on the latest topics.

Ruttan Bates Successful in First Ever Supreme Court of Canada Electronic Appeal

On April 17, 2008 the Supreme Court of Canada conducted its first ever oral argument with the
assistance of wireless internet and web-based electronic appeal presentation tools.  Jennifer
Ruttan and Michael Bates along with Crown Counsel Goran Tomljanovic were the first lawyers to
use the new technology in the Supreme Court.

Ruttan Bates was successful in obtaining a new trial for their client who had been convicted of
first degree murder.  You can read the unanimous decision of the Court here.
New Offices

We have finally moved to our new offices (see top right of this page) in the Ford Tower
                   Conveniently located beside the Calgary Courts Centre, we are always only steps away from
                   anything we need to help your case run smoothly.

New People

Following former Provincial Court Senior Judicial Clerk, Chelsea Morgenstern, taking over as
                   our new Legal Assistant, we are pleased to welcome Calgary lawyers John James and
                   Angela Byrne who are now practicing in our offices.

Suite 1210 | Ford Tower
633 - 6th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta  T2P 2Y5

Tel: 403-237-0025  Fax: 403-237-0566
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