Law Society of Saskatchewan Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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July 7, 2020
COVID-19 content on CanLII and how to find it
Since the start of the pandemic, the legal community and public at large have been observing how COVID-19 has affected the legal system and what the response has been. In fact, CanLII now has more than 2,290 pieces of content relating to COVID-19, which include at least 2,000 cases and 150 pieces of legislation. CanLII continues to update its collection...
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July 6, 2020
Notice of Hearing
A hearing will be held concerning the discipline matter of Josephine de Whytell on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 2:00 pm via conference call.
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July 6, 2020
Free Webinar – Putting Climate Change Risk on the Boardroom Table
Putting Climate Change Risk on the Boardroom TableThursday, 9th July, 10:00-11:00 am Vancouver (PT) In a comprehensive legal opinion by senior Canadian lawyer Carol Hansell, titled “Putting Climate Change Risk on the Boardroom Table”, Ms. Hansell clarifies the role of the corporate board with respect to climate change. She is unequivocal about the responsibility of corporate directors to include climate...
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July 2, 2020
Notice of Hearing
A penalty hearing will be held in regard to the discipline matter of Tony Merchant, Q.C. on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 10:00 am at the Ramada Plaza.
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July 2, 2020
COVID-19 Legal News Roundup: July 2nd 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 I aggregate the leading legal headlines on COVID-19 on the topics that matter to you: Access to Justice National pro bono initiative responds to Canadians hit...
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July 2, 2020
Saskatchewan Proclamation
The Fiduciaries Access to Digital Information Act, SS 2020 c.6, has been proclaimed into force June 29, 2020. The Interpersonal Violence Disclosure Protocol (Clare’s Law) Act, SS 2019 c. I-10.4, has been proclaimed into force June 29, 2020. The law would enable Saskatchewan residents to ask police for information on an intimate partner’s violent or abusive past. According to a...
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