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Law Society of Saskatchewan Announcement Discipline Decision

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Discipline Decision

October 27, 2021

A decision has been released in relation to the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v Nathan Phillips.  The following allegations against the Member were proven:

1. did, advance frivolous and/or vexatious arguments and positions as demonstrated by the following matters:

  • a. 2015 CIRB 801;
  • b. 2017 CIRB LD 3801;
  • c. 2015 SKQB 412;
  • d. 2016 SKCA 35;
  • e. 2016 SKPC 94;
  • f. 2016 SKPC 93 96;
  • g. 2017-05-09 QBG 1366 of 2015;
  • h. CIRB 30493-C and 30715-C (Cowessess First Nation #73); and

2. did, fail to provide a quality of service generally expected of a competent lawyer in a like situation as demonstrated  by the following matters:

      • a. Cowessess First Nation #73, (CIRB 31414-C) (Missed Filing Deadlines);
      • b. Cowessess First Nation #73, (CIRB 30493-C and 30715-C) (Missed Filing Deadlines and Failure to Follow Tribunal  Requirements  and Orders);
      • c. 2016 SKPC 94 (Failure to Identify Relief Sought or Grounds for Relief); and
      • d. 2017 05 09 QBG 1366 of 2015 (Poorly Drafted Pleadings).

      A penalty hearing will be scheduled in due course.

      For more information on Law Society of Saskatchewan discipline proceedings, please visit the Discipline Section of the Law Society of Saskatchewan website.

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