Discipline Decision
October 27, 2021A 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.