DR Updates
March 19, 2020
Practice Advisor Program Available to Help With Practice Management Issues Arising From COVID-19
The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Practice Advisor Program was expanded in 2019 to allow access to the program for any members who need help working through practice management issues, without a complaint. The practice advisor and member work together to address the particular issue at no cost to the member. In light of COVID-19 prevention methods, more lawyers will likely...
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March 19, 2020
Witnessing of ISC Documents and Swearing of Affidavits
On March 18th the Registrar of Titles released a Direction relating to lawyer’s witnessing of ISC documents. In addition, on March 19th, the Court of Queen’s Bench issued an updated Directive in relation to the swearing of affidavits. We are also aware that members may be hearing that other jurisdictions have taken a different approach than the Law Society, relating to the remote witnessing of...
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January 1, 2020
New Firm Regulation Rules took effect January 1, 2020.
What does this mean for firms? 1. Firm Registration & Appointing a Designated Representative A primary contact person in each firm will receive an email asking them to confirm information about the firm and to appoint a Designated Representative (“DR”). The DR acts as the point person or liaison for the firm and is responsible for all communications on behalf...
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June 23, 2017
Final Report – Law Firm Practice Management Pilot Project 2017
The Prairie Law Societies conducted a pilot project in 2017 to test a new resource that would help firms assess the robustness of their practice management systems and firm culture. The Law Firm Practice Management Assessment Tool (the “Assessment Tool”) helps a firm recognize its strengths and provides things to consider where opportunities for improvement are identified. The expected outcomes of the...
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