Legal News (Legal Sourcery)

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October 30, 2023

New Journal Issues – October 2023

Saskatchewan Law Review Volume 86, Number 2 (Summer 2023) The Judgments of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, 2021 and 2022 / Michelle Biddulph and William Lane The Penalty Doctrine, Relief against Forfeiture, and Unconscionability in Anglo-Canadian Law / Eric Andrews Justice for Louis Riel? Reconciliation and the Ancient Writ of Coram Nobis / Scott A. Carrière UBC Law Review...

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October 26, 2023

Access to Justice Week Infographic: Accessing Legal Information in Saskatchewan

By Alan Kilpatrick, on behalf of the Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information (SALI) Initiative  Saskatchewan’s population relies on access to legal information to meaningfully navigate the legal system and access justice. Critical studies, like the Saskatchewan Legal Needs Assessment, reinforce this ongoing need as a top five legal need. Of those people living in Saskatchewan who take action to resolve...

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October 24, 2023

Upcoming Legal Conferences Roundup

Chinye Talabi, Law Society of Saskatchewan Information has been provided on several upcoming conferences with legal themes: Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC) Annual Conference October 25-26, 2023 The conference focuses on networking and sharing information related to public legal education with a specific focus on preventing sexual harassment in the workplace. The detailed schedule and registration information are...

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October 19, 2023

Free Law Fair Events in Regina and Saskatoon

By Alan Kilpatrick, on behalf of the Regina and Saskatoon law fair planning committees The Regina Public Library and Saskatoon Public Library are hosting free “Law Fair” events during Saskatchewan Access to Justice Week to connect people with free legal information, assistance, and support. Attend to acquire legal knowledge and to broaden awareness of legal rights and responsibilities! Attendees can...

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October 12, 2023

Provincial Court Swearing-in Notice

From Courts of Saskatchewan Members are invited to attend the Swearing-in Ceremony for the Honourable David Chow at 3 pm, Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Moose Jaw Provincial Court House.

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October 11, 2023

Prime Minister Announces Appointment of New Chief Justice of Saskatchewan

Reposted from pm.gc.ca The Prime Minister has announced the appointment of the Honourable Robert Leurer, a judge of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan, as the new Chief Justice of Saskatchewan. For more information, the official announcement can be viewed on the website of the Prime Minister of Canada.

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