Law Society of Saskatchewan Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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November 28, 2024
Practice Management Technology: Highlights from a Bite Size Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Series
While technology may be challenging for some legal professionals, a series on practice management technology introduces essential tools and strategies for enhanced law practice. The series promotes responsible technology adoption that supports accessibility, confidentiality, and efficiency to enhance client interactions and streamline operations. This series covers foundational, practical, and emerging technology issues in the legal field. The episodes recommend making...
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November 27, 2024
Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission Begins Inquiry
Reposted from Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission The quadrennial Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission has commenced an inquiry into the adequacy of salaries and benefits for federally appointed and Federal Court associate judges. Similar reviews are held every four years as stipulated under section 26 of the Judges Act. The Commission invites public participation and has issued a News Release...
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November 22, 2024
Bencher Election 2024 Results
An election was held from November 1-15, 2024, to elect 17 members of the Law Society as Benchers. Benchers constitute the governing body (the Board) of the Law Society and are responsible for ensuring that the Law Society’s mandate to regulate the practice of law in the public interest is carried out effectively. The Board is comprised of members of the...
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November 20, 2024
Federation Elects New President for 2024–2025
Reposted from the Federation of Law Societies of Canada The Federation of Law Societies of Canada has announced Teresa Donnelly as the elected President for 2024-2025. Ms. Donnelly joined the Federation Council in 2022 with extensive public service experience as a prosecutor with the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General. Visit the Federation of Law Societies of Canada website for detailed...
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November 8, 2024
New Journal Issues – October 2024
The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s Legal Resources Library regularly adds journals to its collection. Members can borrow issues by contacting library staff or by placing a request through the online catalogue. The public are welcome to view journals by visiting a Law Society library or by requesting a scanned copy. Contact Legal Resources. The Advocate Volume 82, Part 5 (September 2024) ...
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November 5, 2024
Judicial Appointment in the Province of Saskatchewan
Reposted from Department of Justice Canada News Release distributed November 1, 2024 The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced Sean M. Sinclair, Partner at Robertson Stromberg LLP in Saskatoon, as a Judge of His Majesty's Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan in Saskatoon. Visit the Department of Justice Canada website for detailed information.
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