Law Society of Saskatchewan Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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February 1, 2021
Mandatory Early Family Dispute Resolution Expanded to Regina
In Spring 2018, Bill 97 The Arbitration (Family Dispute Resolution) Amendment Act, 2017 and Bill 98 The Miscellaneous (Family Dispute Resolution) Amendment Act, 2017 were passed in the Legislative Assembly. The Acts added provisions to The Children’s Law Act, 1997, The Family Maintenance Act, 1997, The Family Property Act and The Queen’s Bench Act, 1998 to recognize and promote early...
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January 29, 2021
Court of Appeal Decision: Phillips
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has rendered a decision in relation to Law Society of Saskatchewan v Phillips.
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January 26, 2021
CBA Mid-Winter Meeting 2021 – Legal Resources Will be There!
By Alan Kilpatrick, Co-Director & Librarian, Legal Resources Are you attending the virtual CBA Mid-Winter Meeting 2021 this week? The Law Society’s Legal Resources team is hosting a virtual exhibitor booth this year. What can we do for you? Please stop by our booth “virtually” to connect with us over video and text chat! This is a great opportunity to...
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January 18, 2021
Practitioner Staff Appeals Tribunal Position
The Practitioner Staff Appeals Tribunal hears appeals from medical practitioners who have been aggrieved by a decision of the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The Minister may appoint two lawyer candidates to a three year term on the Tribunal. As part of this process, the Law Society is entitled to recommend six potential lawyer candidates to the Minister of Health. Where a...
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January 18, 2021
Call for Applicants for Adjudicators
The Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety is seeking individuals interested in being included on a list of adjudicators to hear appeals of decisions under Part III (Occupational Health and Safety) of The Saskatchewan Employment Act. The ideal candidate would have mediation, arbitration and/or alternate dispute resolution experience as well as an knowledge of administrative tribunals. A law degree...
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January 8, 2021
Provincial Court of Saskatchewan Update for Court Users and the Public
This update replaces our update of December 9, 2020. The suspension of most trials, preliminary inquiries, and in-person hearings is extended to February 16, 2021.
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