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Law Society of Saskatchewan Archives for Practice

Legal Sourcery

Legal Sourcery is the award winning, top legal news source in Saskatchewan. Find the latest Law Society updates and information from the Saskatchewan legal community.

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...

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January 25, 2023
Form of Address

From Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan The Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan has issued an Administrative Notice on the preferred form of address for judges of the Court....

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January 11, 2023
Member Status Update

Michael Rankine of Thompson, Manitoba is no longer disqualified, and has become a former member effective January 11, 2023.

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January 3, 2023
Provincial Court – Criminal Rules

From the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan On January 3, 2023, the Provincial Court introduced its first Criminal Rule of Court: Rule 1 Case Management. More will follow. Compliance with Rules...

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October 25, 2022
New Court of King’s Bench Practice Directive – CRIM-PD #10

From Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan The Court of King’s Bench has issued a new Practice Directive, CRIM-PD #10 – Initial Judicial Interim Release. It becomes effective on November 1,...

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October 4, 2022
Court of King’s Bench Practice Directive #7 – Mandatory Participation in a Judicial Case Conference Before a Chambers Hearing is Scheduled 

The Court of King’s Bench Practice Directive #7 comes into effect November 1, 2022. In the Judicial Centres of Saskatoon and Regina, Judicial Case Conferences (JCCs) are required, in certain...

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October 3, 2022
New Family Practice Directive – FAM-PD #7

The Court of King’s Bench has issued a new Family Practice Directive. FAM-PD #7 introduces a mandatory requirement to participate in a judicial case conference before a chambers hearing is...

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October 3, 2022
Court of King’s Bench – Administrative Notice

The Court of King’s Bench has issued an Administrative Notice, which provides direction on changes relating to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The Administrative Notice can be found on...

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September 20, 2022
The Registrar of Titles Directive

With the recent death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and the succession of His Majesty, King Charles III, the Registrar of Titles has issued a directive. Titles issued with...

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September 19, 2022
Updated Standard Uniform Trust Condition Format for Real Estate Conveyancing in Saskatchewan – April 2022

  The Real Estate Sub-Committee (RESC) of the Law Society of Saskatchewan Ethics Committee is pleased to share with the Law Society membership the Uniform Trust Condition Format letter (UTC...

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