Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Discipline
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June 7, 2019
Resignation in the Face of Continued Proceedings
The Conduct Investigation Committee has released a decision in relation to an Application by Wayne Webb to resign instead of continued proceedings pursuant to Law Society Rule 400.1.
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June 5, 2019
Peet Appeal Decision
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has rendered a decision in relation to Law Society of Saskatchewan v Russell Peet. Mr. Peet’s Appeal was dismissed in its entirety.
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May 1, 2019
Law Society of Saskatchewan Penalty Decision and Hearing Notice: Roch Dupont
A decision has been released in relation to the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Roch Dupont. The following allegations against the Member were proven: Did fail to disclose or account for fees and disbursements charged to his client, PFF, in a timely fashion; Did fail to, within a reasonable time, deliver a bill or other written notification to...
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April 3, 2019
Law Society of Saskatchewan Discipline Update: Interim Suspension of Nathan Phillips
A Notice of Interim Suspension, effective April 2, 2019, has been issued by the Conduct Investigation Committee for the Law Society of Saskatchewan in relation to Nathan Phillips.
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February 11, 2019
New Ethics Ruling
The Law Society’s Ethics Committee recently released the following Ethics Ruling as guidance for the profession. For your convenience, we’ve listed the ruling below but it can also be found in our Ethics Rulings Database. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this post, please contact the Law Society at (306) 569-8242 or 1-833-733-0133. Date: December 6, 2018 Cite as:...
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January 31, 2019
Law Society Penalty Decision: Law Society of Saskatchewan v. MacKay
A penalty decision has been released in relation to the matter of the Law Society of Saskatchewan v. David MacKay. The following allegations against the Member were proven in an earlier phase of the hearing process: i. did, after agreeing to trust conditions imposed by Lawyer S. in relation to the release of certain settlement funds coming into his possession,...
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