Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for COVID-19
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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March 24, 2020
Free Webinar – Business Continuity for Law Offices In The Face of Coronavirus
Register for this free webinar, which will be held online on Thursday, March 26 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm CST. As the COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated, the ability to operate a law practice without everyone being together in an office can be critically important. Going forward, practice mobility and efficient remote access are likely to be keys for an...
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March 23, 2020
Beware of cybersecurity risks during COVID-19 and working from home
This article is based on the AvoidAClaim.com post Healthy lawyers make healthy practices: LAWPRO’s support for mental health and wellness resources. This post is adapted from a message from Gowling WLG to their lawyers and staff written by Steve Lundy, which they have graciously offered to share with AvoidaClaim readers. As professionals and staff adopt the recently implemented remote working...
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March 20, 2020
Court of Queen’s Bench Directive and Advisory as of March 19, 2020
Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, regular operations of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench are suspended. In accordance with the procedures described below, until further notice, only urgent and emergency matters will be heard by the Court, and most of those will be heard by phone or video conference.
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March 20, 2020
Director of Corporations and Registrar of Co-operatives’ Suspension Order for Strike Off Provisions
In response to the Government of Saskatchewan issuance of a Public Health Order restricting/prohibiting large group gatherings, The Director of Corporations and Registrar of Co-operatives have suspended the strike off provisions for non-profit corporations, co-operative and new generation co-operative entities. Legislation requires non-profit, co-operative, and new generation co-operative entities to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) in order to complete and/or approve...
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March 19, 2020
Witnessing of ISC Documents and Swearing of Affidavits
On March 18th the Registrar of Titles released a Direction relating to a lawyer’s witnessing of ISC documents. In addition, on March 19th, the Court of Queen’s Bench issued an updated Directive in relation to the swearing of affidavits. We are also aware that members may be hearing that other jurisdictions have taken a different approach than the Law Society, relating to the remote witnessing...
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March 19, 2020
LSS Update on Submitting and Processing Applications
What is the process for submitting and processing applications related to admissions, transfer, reinstatement, professional corporations, etc.? Although the Law Society’s physical office is closed, staff are working remotely as we continue to provide core services. Applications and inquiries will be addressed based on level of urgency, but please expect delays. Until further notice, we are waiving the requirement for originals of...
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