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August 14, 2019
Mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Matters
In Spring 2018, Bill 97, The Arbitration (Family Dispute Resolution) Amendment Act, 2017 and Bill 98, The Miscellaneous (Family Dispute Resolution) Amendment Act, 2017 were passed in the Legislative Assembly. The Acts added provisions to The Children’s Law Act, 1997, The Family Maintenance Act, 1997, The Family Property Act and The Queen’s Bench Act, 1998 to recognize and promote early...
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June 28, 2019
Law Society former member receives Saskatchewan Order of Merit
The Law Society of Saskatchewan would like to congratulate former member Dr. William F. Ready, Q.C., one of the recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit 2019. Established in 1985, the Saskatchewan Order of Merit is a prestigious recognition of excellence, achievement and contributions to the social, cultural and economic well being of the province and its residents. The Order...
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June 17, 2019
Monday Links
By Jenneth Hogan Mainil Some interesting legal news to help you ease into your week: – Canadian Lawyer – The Star - Slaw – Canadian Lawyer – The Star Phoenix – Slaw
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March 25, 2019
Monday Links
By Jenneth Hogan Mainil Some interesting legal news to help you ease into your week: Advocacy organization wants to map hatred and discrimination with atlas (Timmons Today) Should Canada restrict the use of gag orders in sexual abuse cases? (Global News) Canadian Regulator Proposes New Rules for Crypto (Finance Magnates) Court of Appeal rejects recognizing tort of harassment (Law Times)...
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March 4, 2019
Monday Links
By Alan Kilpatrick Some interesting Saskatchewan legal news to help you ease into your week: - Estevan Mercury Publications RCMP watchdog's review into Colten Boushie case delayed - CBC Sask. court rules Regina nightclub shooter cannot be sued in negligence lawsuit - CBC New labour relations board vice-chairperson - Yorkton this Week New law society president craves challenges - Canadian...
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February 25, 2019
Monday Links
By Alan Kilpatrick Some interesting Saskatchewan legal news to help you ease into your week: Court reserves decision in Saskatchewan vs Ottawa carbon tax case (620 CKRM) FSIN leaders vote to oppose trespassing laws (Global News) Judge's ruling not cat's meow for Saskatchewan feline rescue group founder (Estevan Mercury) Saskatchewan courts may be closer to having cameras during trials: experts...
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