DR Updates
May 25, 2020
Announcing the Launch of Our New CPD OnDemand Platform
The Law Society is offering a unique solution to continue supporting member competency during the COVID-19 pandemic. After 10 years of hosting various CPD Activities, the CPD Department is piloting a new platform offering all recorded content in one easy place for an affordable price. A lawyer can purchase a one-year subscription to the CPD OnDemand platform for only $349....
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May 13, 2020
Law Society Practice Directive Update
As the new processes for the remote witnessing and execution of certain documents begin to find their way through the court process, we are aware that some members have questions regarding the Court of Queen’s Bench interpretation of the Government of Saskatchewan’s emergency regulations. These regulations allow lawyers to commission and witness certain documents remotely using electronic means. Specifically, the...
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May 8, 2020
Flexibility in Articling Requirements and PREP
In light of COVID-19, the following changes and informational items will allow flexibility to students and firms: Changes to duration of articling term for current and incoming students The Law Society of Saskatchewan has temporarily reduced the minimum length of articles from twelve months to eight months for students completing or commencing their articles in 2020. For more information, please...
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April 20, 2020
IMPORTANT – Remote Execution of Wills v. Remote Execution of Documents
The Law Society wishes to draw all practitioner’s attention to the particular process governing the remote execution of wills pursuant to new amended regulations released on April 16, 2020, as compared to the recent changes relating to the remote execution of other documents. THESE PROCESSES ARE NOT THE SAME. Wills are unique as compared to other documents capable of being executed...
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April 16, 2020
Remote Witnessing of Wills via Electronic Means
On April 16, 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan enacted the following emergency regulation: The Wills (Public Emergencies) Regulations (impacting The Wills Act, 1996); Q&A from the Ministry of Justice Please refer to our Emergency Practice Directive Number 3 and Form PD3 - Declaration of Lawyer Who Has Witnessed a Will via Electronic Means. These changes enable lawyers, during public emergency periods (like the one currently...
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April 16, 2020
Wire Transfer Procedures Via Online Wire Payments Service
In the Law Society’s ongoing efforts to support lawyers in maintaining safe and effective legal services delivery in Saskatchewan during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Law Society has prepared Emergency Practice Directive #2, with respect to Wire Transfer Procedures Via Online Wire Payments Service. Pursuant to Directive #2, during the current state of emergency, lawyers are now permitted to complete wire transfers...
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