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KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
The Outsiders Law Knowledge Centre equips business and non-profit
leaders with the essential insights.


The legal profession needs a specialization revolution
When I graduated from law school, I did what most new lawyers do. I traipsed around the office, asking everyone with an open door if they...
Sebastian Elawny
Oct 63 min read


I tried teaching ChatGPT the Canadian Income Tax Act. It failed miserably.
Last week, I was experimenting with ChatGPT for tax calculations and interpretations. Even with detailed prompts and guidance from...
Sebastian Elawny
Sep 112 min read


Stop putting lawyers on pedestals. Start putting clients first.
The legal profession's biggest problem isn't technology, regulation, or competition. It's ego. We've spent centuries building a...
Sebastian Elawny
Sep 41 min read


Why the legal profession is both "trusted" and "hated"—and what it means for your practice
Legal services consistently rank among the least trusted professions.
We have a collective branding problem that's destroying individual success. The issue isn't competence—it's communication.
Sebastian Elawny
Aug 271 min read


We have a monopoly on legal advice, yet we're giving away our most valuable services
Let me blow your mind: The legal profession is the only industry where competitors literally cannot enter the market (thanks, Law Societies!), yet we consistently undervalue and underprice our core services.
Sebastian Elawny
Aug 191 min read


We're selling trust, but clients aren't buying loyalty
Are lawyers really trusted advisors, or are we just telling ourselves that story?
Sebastian Elawny
Aug 111 min read


Vetting Third-Party Fundraisers: A Legal How-To
A volunteer handles supplies at a charity fundraiser, highlighting the need for proper vetting and legal agreements with third-party fundraisers in Canada.
Sebastian Elawny
Jul 272 min read


How Charities Lose Their Status in Canada
A charity administrator checks donation records and invoices to prevent common filing mistakes that can lead to CRA revocation.
Sebastian Elawny
Jul 233 min read


Donation Receipt Compliance: What Charities Can (and Can’t) Receipt in Canada
Synopsis Donation receipt compliance is a legal requirement that every Canadian charity must prioritize, it's more than a...
Sebastian Elawny
Jul 163 min read


New Funding Under the Agricultural Societies Act Alberta Now Available
Synopsis The Government of Alberta has introduced new funding under the Agricultural Societies Act Alberta, offering $7 million to...
Sebastian Elawny
Jul 92 min read


AGLC Rules Update: What Alberta Nonprofits Need to Know (April 2025)
This AGLC rules update, effective April 1, 2025, marks the biggest shift in charitable gaming compliance in a decade and introduces a substantial overhaul to its Charitable Gaming Policies Handbook.
Sebastian Elawny
Jul 22 min read
AGLC Ammendments for Alberta Charities - Effective April 1, 2025
AGLC Amendments for use of proceeds for charities
Sebastian Elawny
Jun 231 min read
Alberta's 2025 Child Care Reforms: Grants for Licensed Daycares in Alberta
Outsiders Law can help with your Preschool and Daycare needs to help ensure that you qualify for grants in Alberta.
Rahul Tandon
Jun 131 min read
Alberta Societies Act vs the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
This article highlights some of the major differences between the Alberta Societies Act and the Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act.
Lex Klombies
Nov 29, 20241 min read
Should We Incorporate? Not-For-Profit Corporations vs Unincorporated Associations
Wondering whether you should incorporate or remain as an unincorporated association? Read on to learn why incorporating might be the answer.
Lex Klombies
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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