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December 16, 2021
Law Society of Saskatchewan Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Research Report
As the population of Saskatchewan becomes increasingly diverse, the legal profession is also evolving. To advance access to justice and legitimacy and responsiveness in the administration of justice, the Law Society considers equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of its mandate and operations as outlined in our Strategic Plan. During 2021, the Law Society conducted an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey to receive input from all members, building on...
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December 8, 2021
News Release – Announcing the New President & Vice-President of the Law Society
The Law Society of Saskatchewan, at its December 2021 Convocation, elected James Korpan, Q.C. as President and John Morrall as Vice-President for 2022. James Korpan, Q.C. Mr. Korpan graduated from the University of Saskatchewan, College of Law in 1992. He has spent his entire career with McDougall Gauley LLP (formerly McDougall Ready). James practices primarily in litigation with a focus...
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December 1, 2021
Better Connecting Consumers of Legal Services and Alternative Legal Service Providers
Given several important initiatives underway, the Future of Legal Services Committee is highlighting key information regarding access to justice and the work of the Committee through a series of articles. Read the latest article, "Better connecting consumers of legal services and alternative legal service providers." Look for information to continue to follow on next steps in implementing the Legal Services Task Team...
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November 15, 2021
Discipline Decision
A decision has been released in relation to the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v Sterling McLean. The following allegations against the Member were proven: 3. did fail to, within a reasonable time, fulfill an undertaking given to fellow member, D.F., to discharge a Builder’s lien registered against property being sold by his client, B.N. to clients of...
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October 27, 2021
Discipline Decision
A decision has been released in relation to the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v Nathan Phillips. The following allegations against the Member were proven: 1. did, advance frivolous and/or vexatious arguments and positions as demonstrated by the following matters: a. 2015 CIRB 801; b. 2017 CIRB LD 3801; c. 2015 SKQB 412; d. 2016 SKCA 35; e. 2016...
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October 18, 2021
Notice of Hearing
A hearing will be held concerning the discipline matter of Andrew Clements on Friday, October 29, 2021, to be held at the Alt Hotel, Saskatoon, beginning at 9:30 am.
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