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When the Registrar Steps Back, the Panel Cannot Step In: Grekul, 2026 ABRECA 24
On May 6, 2026, an Appeal Panel of the Real Estate Council of Alberta (“RECA”) set aside findings of professional misconduct and the resulting sanctions against Michael Grekul, a residential real estate associate.[1] Blue Rock Law acted for Mr. Grekul before the Hearing Panel and on appeal. The decision addresses two questions of general importance in Alberta administrative law.
Oct 224 min read
Equity in Law: When Fairness Goes Beyond the Rule Book
What happens when following the law to the letter produces an unfair result? That’s the question at the heart of equity — a branch of law built on fairness and conscience that has been shaping justice for centuries. In this episode of Definitely Not Legal Advice, Laura McPhee and Mark Jacka take a deep dive into the world of equity, tracing its fascinating history from medieval England to modern Canadian courtrooms, and breaking down why it still matters for businesses today.
Jun 184 min read
Petition Quashed: How an Expansive Reading of the Duty to Consult Could Reshape Democratic Participation in Alberta
On May 13, 2026, Justice Shaina Leonard of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench quashed Elections Alberta’s approval of Stay Free Alberta’s citizen-initiated petition for a referendum on Alberta independence. The petition had already gathered roughly 302,000 signatures, far exceeding the 178,000 required under the Citizen Initiative Act, RSA 2000, c C-13.2.
May 2010 min read
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