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March 24, 2020
Free Webinar – Business Continuity for Law Offices In The Face of Coronavirus
Register for this free webinar, which will be held online on Thursday, March 26 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm CST. As the COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated, the ability to operate a law practice without everyone being together in an office can be critically important. Going forward, practice mobility and efficient remote access are likely to be keys for an...
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March 24, 2020
E.M. Culliton Scholarship Applications Open
As a tribute to the former Chief Justice E. M. Culliton, an endowment was established by the Law Society of Saskatchewan to provide that in perpetuity a special scholarship is to be awarded for the pursuit of post-graduate studies in criminal law. The deadline for applications is May 4, 2020. For more information on this award, please visit our website.
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March 23, 2020
Beware of cybersecurity risks during COVID-19 and working from home
This article is based on the AvoidAClaim.com post Healthy lawyers make healthy practices: LAWPRO’s support for mental health and wellness resources. This post is adapted from a message from Gowling WLG to their lawyers and staff written by Steve Lundy, which they have graciously offered to share with AvoidaClaim readers. As professionals and staff adopt the recently implemented remote working...
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March 20, 2020
Court of Queen’s Bench Directive and Advisory as of March 19, 2020
Effective 12:01 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2020, regular operations of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench are suspended. In accordance with the procedures described below, until further notice, only urgent and emergency matters will be heard by the Court, and most of those will be heard by phone or video conference.
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March 20, 2020
Director of Corporations and Registrar of Co-operatives’ Suspension Order for Strike Off Provisions
In response to the Government of Saskatchewan issuance of a Public Health Order restricting/prohibiting large group gatherings, The Director of Corporations and Registrar of Co-operatives have suspended the strike off provisions for non-profit corporations, co-operative and new generation co-operative entities. Legislation requires non-profit, co-operative, and new generation co-operative entities to hold an annual general meeting (AGM) in order to complete and/or approve...
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March 20, 2020
Regina and Saskatoon Family Law Drop in Sessions – Cancelled
As you are likely aware, the Court of Queen’s Bench is limiting attendance at the court and encouraging adjournments or telephone appearances. The Law Society has also closed its library space, which is where these help sessions are held. The drop in help sessions are cancelled until further notice. The Family Law Information Centre can assist people by phone or email, but will not meet with anyone in person. ...
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