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July 14, 2021
Decision on Application for Reinstatement
A decision has been released concerning the Application for Reinstatement of Bonnie Marwood to the Law Society of Saskatchewan. A Notice of Appeal has also been filed in relation to this matter and will be heard by a panel of Benchers in due course. For more information on the Law Society of Saskatchewan proceeding, please visit the Admissions and...
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March 5, 2021
Joint Announcement by the Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice and the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission
The Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Justice and the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission are pleased to announce a joint initiative regarding the management of court-appointed counsel matters involving adult criminal and child protection proceedings in the province. As of April 1, 2021, Legal Aid will assume responsibility for the management of counsel assignments after they are ordered by...
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March 3, 2021
Law Society President Honoured with Queen’s Counsel Designation
A Saskatchewan lawyer is being recognized for her contributions to the legal profession and public service with the Queen's Counsel (Q.C.) designation. Foluke Laosebikan, LLB, LLM, Ph.D received her Queen's Counsel appointment in February 2021. She is with FLK Law Firm in Melfort and she was admitted to the bar in 2011. “I’m pleased to recognize Dr. Laosebikan for her commitment...
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February 10, 2021
Provincial Court Judge Appointed In Prince Albert
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Lubyk as a judge to the Provincial Court in Prince Albert. “Judge Lubyk will make an excellent addition to our Provincial Court Bench,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. “His vast knowledge and experience as a lawyer and Crown Prosecutor will be a great benefit to...
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January 4, 2021
2020 Queen’s Counsel Designation Honours for 15 Saskatchewan Lawyers
Fifteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with the Queen’s Counsel (Q.C.) designation. The 2020 Queen’s Counsel appointments are: Derek Roger Arnold is with Cuelenaere in Saskatoon. He was admitted to the bar in 1986. James Paul Bourassa is with Hill Companies. He was admitted to the bar in 1976. Randy...
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November 24, 2020
Saskatchewan court suspends jury trials for rest of 2020
In the face of rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, the province’s Court of Queen’s Bench is shelving all jury trials for the remainder of this year. Click here to read the article from The Lawyer's Daily.
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