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May 5, 2020
Online Training: Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence for Family Law Practitioners
PATHS will be offering our Understanding the Dynamics of Domestic Violence for Family Law Practitioners training online June 1 to 4. The training will take place over 4 afternoons (1- 4:30 pm), Monday, June 1 to Thursday, June 4. The training content is the same as is offered during the two-day in-person training. This training will provide an overview of...
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May 1, 2020
New Resources on Digital Security
The Law Society of Saskatchewan is creating a series of videos on digital security. While this will focus on home device usage, given the uptick in working from home, the information applies to computers and devices at any location. There will be 5 videos in the series, hosted by Craig Zawada, Q.C.: Introduction to digital securityPassword tipsConfiguring a home network...
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April 30, 2020
COVID-19 Legal News Roundup: April 30th Edition
By Alan Kilpatrick, Reference Librarian The COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on the practice of law, is changing rapidly. We want to help you stay up to date with the latest news. Each week we aggregate the leading legal news headlines on COVID-19 on topics that matter to you: access to justice, the Courts, legal innovation, legal practice, remote working,...
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April 29, 2020
Remote Witnessing of Wills and Power of Attorney: Avoiding Claims and Complaints
As part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Saskatchewan developed emergency regulations affecting several pieces of legislation to facilitate the ongoing provision of legal services and maintain the public’s ongoing access to justice during these times of physical distancing and implementation of additional health protocols. One of the practice areas supported by these regulations is wills...
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April 29, 2020
Not Another Health and Wellness Resource (4) – Start a Fitness Routine
Photo by Cyril Saulnier on Unsplash In this “Not Another Health and Wellness Resource” blog series post, we will hear from a CSEP certified personal trainer discussing physical activity during quarantine. Take a moment to review our previous posts in this series so you can use all these strategies to remain healthy, happy, and productive in your work. I wish you all the...
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April 24, 2020
Volunteer for Information Sessions for Self-Represented Family Law Litigants
This is part of a series of blog posts celebrating National Volunteer Week. For more information on volunteer opportunities, please visit our website. Many people with family law issues are unrepresented. The majority of these individuals cannot afford a lawyer or do not qualify for legal aid. When this happens, it impacts everyone in the justice process as it increases time and costs...
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