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Jon Khan, Ph.D. Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, is conducting research to explore ways to improve Canada's legal system, with a specific focus on judicial decision-making and judicial decisions. To aid in his research, Jon invites Saskatchewan lawyers to participate in a short survey. The survey takes 13–15 minutes and covers three topics: judicial decisions & judicial decision-making; accessing information...
Read More +The Advocate Volume 81, Part 2 (March 2023) On the Front Cover: Christopher Harvey, Q.C. / Gavin Hume, K.C. and Timothy Harvey Surreptitious Recordings by Civilians in Criminal Trials: Are They Constitutional? / Robert Diab Disallowance is the Paladin of the Rights and Freedoms in the Canadian Charter / Darrell W. Roberts, K.C. The Solicitor’s Legal Opinions Committee (Fondly Known...
Read More +Experiencing a legal issue? Learning about the law is a great starting point. Legal information can help you better understand the law and enable you to identify the range of legal options available to you. Stop by the Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library for free legal information in Spring and Summer 2023. Regina Public Library (Central Adult Branch)...
Read More +Brea Lowenberger & Heather Heavin, CREATE Justice, College of Law, University of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Dr. Lisa Jewell & Dr. Bryce Stoliker, Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies In celebration of 2023 Law Day, CREATE Justice, with the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science and Justice Studies, is pleased to announce the release of the final reports of...
Read More +The Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan has published a consultation report on potential reform of the law of occupiers' liability in Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan is the only common law province in Canada that still applies the common law of occupiers’ liability, and this area of law in Saskatchewan has been described by scholars and the courts as being in a state...
Read More +Released on March 31, 2023 Re-opening Increases Access to Justice in Weyburn and Surrounding Area The Weyburn Court of King’s Bench judicial centre and registry office will re-open on Monday, April 3, allowing Weyburn and area residents to access the court to pay fines and file court documents in person. "This re-opening is important for the Weyburn area, to improve access...
Read More +Health Law in Canada Volume 43, Number 3 (February 2023) Editorial / Simmie Palter Patented Medicines Regulations: The Problem is Not in Collecting the Data, but in How You Use It! / Melanie Szweras and Chantalle Briggs Canada’s Proposed Dental Care Program / Lynne Golding, Laurie M. Turner, and Rachel Hung Estates Trusts & Pensions Journal Volume 42, Number 2...
Read More +From Law Society of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Lawyers’ Insurance Association On February 3, 2023, the Law Society and Saskatchewan Lawyers’ Insurance Association posted information on our blog/website related to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c.10, s. 235, which came into force January 1, 2022. The Government of Canada has now announced a...
Read More +Windsor Review of Legal and Social Issues Volume 43 (September 2022) Rethinking Forum Non Conveniens from an Access to Justice Perspective / Mohsen Seddigh A Longer View: Human Rights and Safeguards for Long-Term Care Residents / Poland Lai Testamentary Capacity in Canada: A Call for Medical-Legal Co-operation / Sarah Lawson Sealing the Cracks: Climate Migration and the Right to a...
Read More +Saskatchewan Law Review Volume 85, Number 2 (2022) Designing Data Rights for Canadian Open Banking: Lessons from Banking Law in Australia and the United Kingdom / Scott Farrell National Creditor Debtor Review Volume 37, Number 4 (December 2022) Will Bill C-228 End the Long Journey to Prioritizing Pension Entitlements in Insolvency? / David Bish McGill Law Journal Volume 67, Number...
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