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July 3, 2024
Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law: Highlights from a Bite Size Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers advantages for legal practice, enhancing efficiency and productivity. However, its use requires careful understanding and consideration to ensure accuracy. In a recent Bite Size CPD series by the Law Society of Saskatchewan, AI basics and strengths and weaknesses are reviewed as well as the Law Society’s Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in...
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February 27, 2024
Free Webinar: Addressing Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession
As part of global International Women’s Day activities, a free virtual webinar will be held on March 8, 2024, from 12:00-1:30 pm CST. Open to all, the webinar will address discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment in the legal profession. Registration is available on the Law Society of Saskatchewan’s website. The webinar is hosted collaboratively and will feature speakers from the...
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December 20, 2023
Notice of Errors in 2023 King’s Bench Rules Annotated
The Law Society of Saskatchewan is providing notice that there are errors in the Tariff of Costs included in the 2023 King’s Bench Rules Annotated (paperback version). Please see this Errata outlining and correcting these errors. The online version has been updated to reflect these corrections. Amendments to the Tariff of Costs are anticipated in 2024. In light of this, it is...
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December 7, 2023
Announcing the New President and Vice-President of the Law Society of Saskatchewan
At its December meeting, the Board of the Law Society of Saskatchewan elected Suzanne Lalonde as President and Adam Touet as Vice-President for 2024. Suzanne Lalonde Suzanne Lalonde graduated with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in 2000. She began her law practice at Neil & Jeanson in Unity and then joined the Moose Jaw Legal Aid office...
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August 30, 2023
Launch of Succession Planning Tool
Having a succession plan in place is mandatory and the Law Society is aware that it can be challenging for practitioners to find a successor for their law practice. The Law Society has launched a new tool to assist in connecting practitioners who are in need of a successor with those willing to be considered as a successor. What is succession...
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July 25, 2023
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) Launches Survey to Examine Experiences of Black Lawyers in Canada
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL), in collaboration with The Counsel Network and with the support of TD Ready Commitment, has announced the launch of a survey among CABL’s members and all Black lawyers across Canada. The survey will gather empirical data to capture and analyze the Black experience in the legal profession, including: Job interviews Work environments Opportunities for...
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July 24, 2023
Registry Fee Adjustments Effective July 29, 2023
On July 5, 2023, the ISC and the Government of Saskatchewan announced the rollout of fee adjustments impacting the Land Registry, effective July 29, 2023. Please visit www.isc.ca/feechange for a full breakdown of the fee changes.
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July 20, 2023
New Practice Directive – Gowning
Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan The Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan has issued repealed and replaced General Application Practice Directive #5 – Gowning Policy for Counsel. The Practice Directive sets out when counsel are required to gown and what proper gowning entails. The Practice Directive can be found here: https://sasklawcourts.ca/kings-bench/rules-practice-directives/.
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December 21, 2022
Saskatchewan Lawyers Receive K.C. Designation
From Federation of Law Societies of Canada Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with a King's Counsel (K.C.) designation. "This is the first time in almost 70 years that King's Counsel, rather than Queen's Counsel, designations have been awarded in Saskatchewan,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. “These...
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December 12, 2022
Recommendations Released from National Study on Wellness in the Legal Profession
From Federation of Law Societies of Canada Findings from a recent national study on wellness in the legal profession raised alarms regarding the mental health of Canadian legal professionals. Recommendations from that study have now been published, calling on all stakeholders in the legal community – legal employers, law societies, bar associations, legal educators, the judiciary, and legal professionals themselves...
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