Legal News (Legal Sourcery)

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January 30, 2023

Notice of Member Disqualification

John Kwok of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been disqualified effective 4:00 p.m. January 30, 2023, pursuant to Rule 724 and is therefore not entitled to engage in the practice of law in Saskatchewan until all reinstatement requirements pursuant to Rule 728(2) are satisfied.

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January 26, 2023

Get Free Help on Family Law Matters in Saskatchewan This Winter & Spring!

From Family Law Information Centre Free family law help is available throughout Saskatchewan this winter and spring! Have a family law problem? Not sure where to start? Applying to the court for child support, a parenting order, or divorce? Need help with court forms and documents? Wondering if you have options other than court? Served with court forms? We can...

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January 25, 2023

Form of Address

From Court of King's Bench for Saskatchewan The Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan has issued an Administrative Notice on the preferred form of address for judges of the Court. To increase gender inclusivity, the use of “My Lord” and “My Lady” is no longer required. The preferred form of gender-neutral address is “Chief Justice”, “Associate Chief Justice” or “Justice”,...

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January 25, 2023

Member Status Update

Joree Nelson of Calgary, Alberta is no longer disqualified, and has become a former member effective January 25, 2023.

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January 25, 2023

Mental Wellness in the Legal Profession

According to the recently released report on The National Study on the Psychological Health Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the current situation paints an alarming picture. Legal professionals in all areas of practice and all jurisdictions suffer from significantly high levels of psychological distress, depression, anxiety, burnout and suicidal ideation, with those in...

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January 25, 2023

Notice of Member Reinstatement

Sterling McLean of Regina, Saskatchewan has been reinstated effective January 25, 2023 and is therefore entitled to engage in the practice of law in Saskatchewan.

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