DR Updates
April 14, 2020
Beware of Cybercrime
Be aware that online phishing attempts are becoming more and more prevalent during this time. Two Manitoba law firms were recently affected by ransomware. Emails that appear to be from known sources asking you to open an attachment or click on a link may be malicious. The most recently reported attempts are of fake emails arriving from known senders asking the...
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April 8, 2020
Reduction in Articling Term for Incoming Students
Last month, as a temporary response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, the Law Society reduced the 12-month articling requirement to a minimum of 8 months for those students-at-law who had already commenced their articling term. At that time we also advised that we were monitoring the COVID-19 situation, seeking feedback and exploring options that would provide flexibility to help firms get...
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March 30, 2020
DR Survey Due Tomorrow
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the Designated Representatives who have taken time out of their very busy schedules to complete this short survey, originally sent to you on March 26th. We are reminding those who have not yet completed the survey to please take a few minutes to do so no later than Tuesday, March 31 at 5 p.m. Your...
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March 27, 2020
New Resources About Business and Economic Supports
We understand that law firms are in the midst of accommodating significant changes to their workforce and how everyday business is conducted. We recognize that the potential impact on law firms is significant. Over the last several days, all levels of government have announced measures to assist individuals and businesses in an effort of offset some of the financial impacts...
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March 26, 2020
New Rules Surrounding Execution of Documents Via Electronic Means
On March 26, 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan enacted the following emergency regulations: The Land Titles (Public Emergencies) Amendment Regulations, 2020 (impacting The Land Titles Regulations, 2001); The Electronic Information and Documents (Public Emergencies) Regulations (impacting The Electronic Information and Documents Act, 2000); Q&A from the Ministry of Justice The Powers of Attorney (Public Emergencies) Regulations (impacting The Powers of Attorney Act, 2002); Q&A from the...
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March 26, 2020
Message From the Executive Director
I hope this message finds you as well as one could reasonably expect in these circumstances. Knowing how busy you must be, this message will be brief. It goes without saying that COVID-19 and the impact of social isolation has caused widespread, wholesale changes in every aspect of society including the delivery of legal services. Courts, legislators, regulators and law...
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