Listservs

ACTLA ListServs

A ListServer is an email-based discussion group.  ListServs are powerful tools for getting the answers you need on almost any aspect of the practice of law. Send your question to the email address of a particular ListServ and hundreds of ACTLA members will receive your question. Subscribers can reply directly to you or to the entire group.  Questions are answered, information is shared, and often a lively discussion ensues.  ListServs have become one of the most valued benefits of membership in trial lawyer associations across Canada and the U.S.

actla-talk is ACTLA's 'all member' list server and is provided at no extra charge to all members of ACTLA, including plaintiff and defense members, students, and non-lawyer members.  

actla-openforum is designated for questions and discussions related to the practice of law

ACTLA members who mainly represent the injured or persons whose legal rights are jeopardized are invited to join actla-plaintiffs. For an annual fee of just $60.00 + GST, members can share ideas and gain valuable information to advance their practices all while building camaraderie with colleagues from across the province. New subscribers can purchase their subscription in ACTLA's online store. New members must submit an ACTLA Plaintiffs ListServer Subscription Declaration and Agreement form to membership@actla.com that can be found here.

actla-news is different from other list servers in that it is used by ACTLA to send timely information to all members via email.  Subjects may include seminar announcements, ACTLA E-News, legislative issues, information from the Law Society of Alberta, or other topics of interest to ACTLA members.  Responses are relayed to the ACTLA office, rather than to the entire list of subscribers.  All ACTLA members providing an email address are automatically subscribed to actla-news.

ACTLA 2022 Listserv Code of Conduct

1. Membership to any and all of ACTLA’s Listservs is a privilege (not a right)
2. ACTLA Listservs are meant to be a safe and inclusive space for all members of the profession and conduct on the Listserv should follow generally accepted rules of etiquette with respect for others
3. Messages and materials shared on the Listserv are confidential to ACTLA members and may not be published, disclosed, forwarded, distributed, or disseminated to anyone other than members of the organization
4. Members of the Listserv are prohibited from using clear or masked language that is discriminatory, aggressive, inappropriate, or harmful
5. Members of the Listserv are prohibited from using the Listserv for any purposes that may be considered illegal
6. Members of the Listserv may not distribute messages that are in any nature defamatory to any individuals or businesses
7. Any breach of these terms will entitle the ACTLA office, in its sole discretion, to immediately, and without notice, warning, or payment of any compensation whatsoever, terminate a member’s access to the Listserv