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October 6, 2022
Print 2022 Queen’s Bench Rules Annotated / Online 2022 King’s Bench Rules Annotated
This year, we published the last Saskatchewan Queen’s Bench Rules Annotated ever – or at least for the foreseeable future. Our print deadline was August 26, 2022, and the final proof was approved a mere week before the passing of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Eight days later, the Court made amendments to the Rules that take effect November 1,...
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September 29, 2022
Law Society Job Opening – Professional Responsibility Counsel
The Law Society of Saskatchewan (LSS) regulates lawyers, the practice of law, and the provision of legal services in the province. The LSS serves the public interest and advances the administration of justice by regulating the competence and integrity of the practice of law in a flexible and innovative manner, ensuring independence of the legal profession, and promoting access to justice....
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July 11, 2022
Peter V. Abrametz – Decision of the Supreme Court of Canada
A decision of the Supreme Court of Canada has been released in relation to the Peter V. Abrametz discipline matters.
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July 11, 2022
Discipline Decision
A penalty decision has been released concerning the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Nathan Xiao-Phillips. The following allegations against the Member were proven in an earlier phase of the hearing process: did, advance frivolous and/or vexatious arguments and positions as demonstrated by the following matters: a) 2015 CIRB 801; b) 2017 CIRC LD 3801; c) 2015 SKQB 412;...
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June 16, 2022
Law Society of Saskatchewan Bencher Election Research
The Law Society is mandated to protect the public interest and this is best served by diverse leadership as outlined in our Strategic Plan. As fiduciaries of the Law Society acting in the public interest, it is beneficial for Benchers to have diverse backgrounds and experience, yet members of equity-seeking groups are often under-represented among elected Benchers. In 2021, the Law...
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January 27, 2022
Court of Appeal Decision
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has rendered a decision in relation to Tony Merchant v Law Society of Saskatchewan.
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