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September 29, 2020
Discipline Decision
A decision has been released concerning the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Evatt Anthony Merchant, Q.C. The following allegations against the Member were proven: did in relation to a client of his firm, J.S., induce J.S. to provide a form of assignment in relation to an amount payable pursuant to The Indian Residential Schools Agreement when such conduct...
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August 28, 2020
Discipline Decision
A decision has been released in relation to the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v. James Scharfstein, Q.C. (here is the link - https://www.lawsociety.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-SKLSS-5-00215530xB6EE0.pdf). The following allegations against the Member were proven: did, through recklessness, assist in the commission of a fraud, or frauds, by his client, R.S.; and did act or continue to act in a matter when...
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July 10, 2020
Discipline Decision
A decision has been released concerning the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v Brandi Rintoul. The following allegations against the Member were proven: did accept cash in an aggregate amount of $28,000.00 in respect of one transaction, contrary to Law Society of Saskatchewan Rule 909. For more information on the Law Society of Saskatchewan discipline proceedings, please visit the...
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July 9, 2020
Court of Appeal Decision
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has rendered a decision in relation to Law Society of Saskatchewan v Abrametz.
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July 6, 2020
Notice of Hearing
A hearing will be held concerning the discipline matter of Josephine de Whytell on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm via conference call.
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July 2, 2020
Notice of Hearing
A penalty hearing will be held in regard to the discipline matter of Tony Merchant, Q.C. on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Ramada Plaza.
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