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January 14, 2025
Upcoming Legal Conferences Roundup
Information has been provided on several upcoming conferences with legal themes: CommonSense Mediation Academy Training Dates throughout 2025 The CommonSense Mediation Academy has released its training schedule for 2025. The trainings are intended for those looking to specialize in specific fields of mediation and learn dispute-resolution skills. For details on the 2025 sessions, visit the CommonSense Mediation Academy website. ...
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January 13, 2025
Law Librarian On-Site at the Regina and Saskatoon Public Libraries
Do you have a legal issue and are struggling to know where to start? Accessing legal information can be a first step to better understanding and exploring available options. During Winter and Spring in 2025, visit the Regina Public Library or Saskatoon Public Library for free legal information. Twice a month, the Law Society of Saskatchewan's law librarians will be...
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December 24, 2024
Provincial Court Judges Appointed in Regina and Prince Albert
Reposted from saskatchewan.ca. The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the appointment of three new judges to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan. They are Cynthia Alexander, appointed to the Provincial Court in Regina, and Lori O'Connor and Buffy Rodgers to the Provincial Court in Prince Albert. Visit the Government of Saskatchewan website for detailed information.
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December 23, 2024
Notice of Law Society Office and Library Holiday Closure
The Law Society of Saskatchewan office and library locations will be closed from 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. The Board and staff wish everyone a happy new year.
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December 20, 2024
2024 King’s Counsel Designations Announced
Reposted from saskatchewan.ca. In recognition of their contributions to the legal profession and public service, twelve lawyers in Saskatchewan have been recognized with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation. Visit the Government of Saskatchewan website for the news release.
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December 13, 2024
Notice of Regulatory Change – Changes to an Exemption and the Code of Professional Conduct
The Law Society has completed consultation in relation to the exemption for mediation from the prohibition against the unauthorized practice of law as well as general family law practice. Consultation was in partnership with the ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) Institute of Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General (Dispute Resolution Office, Early Family Dispute Resolution Office, and Family...
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December 11, 2024
New President and Vice-President of the Law Society of Saskatchewan
At its December meeting, the Board (Benchers) of the Law Society of Saskatchewan elected James Fyfe, K.C. as Vice-President for 2025. Adam Touet will transition from his current role as Vice-President to President in 2025. Adam Touet Adam Touet graduated from the University of Saskatchewan College of Law in 2006. He articled with McDougall Gauley LLP and was called to...
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December 10, 2024
International Human Rights Day
The Law Society of Saskatchewan joins the global community in observing Human Rights Day on December 10, with the theme "Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now." As noted by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, “human rights are a pathway to solutions, playing a critical role as a preventative, protective and transformative force for good.” The Saskatchewan...
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November 29, 2024
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Announces Judicial Appointment in the Province of Saskatchewan
From the Department of Justice Canada The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the appointment of Andrew S. Davis, Director of Appeals – Saskatchewan Public Prosecutions at the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General of Saskatchewan, as a Judge of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan in Regina. Visit the Department of Justice...
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November 28, 2024
Practice Management Technology: Highlights from a Bite Size Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series
While technology may be challenging for some legal professionals, a series on practice management technology introduces essential tools and strategies for enhanced law practice. The series promotes responsible technology adoption that supports accessibility, confidentiality, and efficiency to enhance client interactions and streamline operations. This series covers foundational, practical, and emerging technology issues in the legal field. The episodes recommend making...
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