Law Society of Saskatchewan

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Legal Sourcery is the award winning, top legal news source in Saskatchewan. Find the latest Law Society updates and information from the Saskatchewan legal community.

September 6, 2024

Bencher Election 2024

Benchers constitute the governing body (the Board) of the Law Society and are responsible for ensuring that the Law Society’s mandate to regulate the practice of law in the public interest is carried out effectively. The Board is comprised of members of the Law Society from across the province and members of the wider Saskatchewan public.  Elections for 17 of 23...

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September 4, 2024

New Journal Issues – August

The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Legal Resources Library regularly adds journals to its collection. Members can borrow issues by contacting library staff or by placing a request through the online catalogue. The public are welcome to view journals by visiting a Law Society library or by requesting a scanned copy.   Contact Legal Resources here.  The Advocate Volume 82, Part 4 (July 2024) ...

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August 22, 2024

Upcoming Legal Education Roundup

Information has been provided on upcoming education with a legal theme:   Family Justice 1: Conflict Engagement, Conflict Resolution and Communication September 12 , 2024   The University of Saskatchewan College of Law is offering a micro-credential course aimed at family law practitioners, instructed by Charmaine Panko, K.C., collaborative lawyer and mediator at Panko Collaborative Law & Mediation. The course...

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August 16, 2024

Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan Consultation

The Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan works to simplify and modernize the province’s laws. During its 50th anniversary this year, the Commission is interested in hearing perspectives and feedback on the Commission's work via a survey. The survey contains nine questions and should take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. The survey will close on September 30, 2024.

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August 15, 2024

Federal Child Support Guidelines Survey

The Department of Justice Canada is inviting participation in a survey on the Federal Child Support Guidelines. To access the survey, visit the Government of Canada website. This survey aims to obtain views on possible changes to the Federal Guidelines. This information will assist the Department of Justice Canada with its ongoing legal policy work. The survey questions focus...

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August 14, 2024

Cybersecurity: Highlights from a Bite Size Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series 

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the legal profession due to the sensitive and valuable information held by law firms. Recognizing this critical issue, a recent Bite Size Continuing Professional Development (CPD) series reviewed cyberthreats and ways legal professionals can safeguard their practice from the growing threat of cyberattacks. The series concludes with a sobering case study of a Saskatchewan law firm...

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August 9, 2024

Notice of Hearing – Delbert Dynna

A hearing has been scheduled in relation to the Formal Complaint against Delbert Dynna. Details surrounding the location, date, and time of the hearing are available in the Notice of Hearing. For more information on Law Society of Saskatchewan discipline proceedings, please visit the web pages dedicated to pending discipline matters and past discipline decisions.

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August 1, 2024

New Journal Issues – July 2024

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July 31, 2024

Law Society of Saskatchewan Medalists for 2024

The Law Society of Saskatchewan celebrates the recipients of the 2024 gold, silver, and bronze medals at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. This year's honorees are Caydence Marley (gold), Kennedy Marley (silver), and Laura Rask (bronze). These awards recognize the students with the highest academic standing in the Juris Doctor graduating class. Please see detailed information from the...

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July 29, 2024

Judicial Appointment in the Province of Saskatchewan

Reposted from Department of Justice Canada/ distributed July 24, 2024 The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced The Honourable Keith D. Kilback, a Judge of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan, as a Judge of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan. Visit the Department of Justice Canada website for detailed...

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