Legal News (Legal Sourcery)

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October 31, 2022

Notice of Member Disqualification

Christopher Lavier of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been disqualified effective 4:00 p.m., October 31, 2022, pursuant to Rules 1612 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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October 31, 2022

Judicial Appointments in Saskatchewan

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced five new appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This appointment process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population. The Honourable Jillyne M. Drennan, a Judge of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan in Regina, is appointed a Judge...

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October 31, 2022

Addressing Harassment In Saskatchewan Workplaces Online Conference

From Enough Already Coalition Because our one-day webinar in March 2022 focusing on changes to the SK Employment Act was such a success and so widely attended, another offering is coming to you and your networks on November 16th & 17th. This event qualities for 6.75 CPD hours. This online event is the second chapter in the Good Business series...

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October 28, 2022

Pro Bono Stories – Part 5

Pro Bono Stories To celebrate Access to Justice Week, each day of the week Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) is sharing stories from our volunteers. All the volunteers featured this week are in-house counsel or work for the government. PBLS volunteers directly support low-income people in Saskatchewan who would otherwise not be able to access a lawyer. Nicole Hamm Legal...

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October 27, 2022

The First Comprehensive National Study on Wellness in the Legal Profession is Published

From Federation of Law Societies of Canada Findings from the first comprehensive national study of its kind paint an alarming picture of the wellness of Canadian legal professionals. Legal professionals in all areas of practice and in all jurisdictions suffer from significantly high levels of psychological distress, depression, anxiety, burnout and suicidal ideation, with those in the early years of...

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October 27, 2022

Pro Bono Stories – Part 4

To celebrate Access to Justice Week, each day of the week Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan (PBLS) is sharing stories from our volunteers. All the volunteers featured this week are in-house counsel or work for the government. PBLS volunteers directly support low-income people in Saskatchewan who would otherwise not be able to access a lawyer. Andrew Gaucher Co-operators Group Limited Volunteering...

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