Law Society of Saskatchewan Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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July 11, 2022
Peter V. Abrametz – Decision of the Supreme Court of Canada
A decision of the Supreme Court of Canada has been released in relation to the Peter V. Abrametz discipline matters.
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July 11, 2022
Discipline Decision
A penalty decision has been released concerning the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Nathan Xiao-Phillips. The following allegations against the Member were proven in an earlier phase of the hearing process: did, advance frivolous and/or vexatious arguments and positions as demonstrated by the following matters: a) 2015 CIRB 801; b) 2017 CIRC LD 3801; c) 2015 SKQB 412;...
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July 7, 2022
CPD Summer Replays!
Did you miss one of these CPD activities? Register for the summer replay! July 13 - Ethics & the Code + Trust Accounting $65 - 2.0 hrs + Ethics Register Here Originally recorded Nov 19. In these two sessions from our seminar, Essentials for Boutique Practitioners, Law Society staff members, Valerie Payne and Pam Harmon, review the Code of Professional Conduct...
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July 6, 2022
Member Status Update – Reinstatement
Dhugal Whitbread of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been reinstated effective October 21, 2022, and is therefore entitled to engage in the practice of law in Saskatchewan. Dhugal Whitbread of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been disqualified effective 4:00 p.m. June 6, 2022, pursuant to Rules 1612 and is therefore not entitled to engage in the practice of law in Saskatchewan until all reinstatement...
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July 6, 2022
Discipline Decision
The Conduct Investigation Committee has released a decision in relation to an Application by Jack Hoffart to resign instead of continued proceedings pursuant to Law Society Rule 1112.
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July 5, 2022
Indigenous Law Student Scholarship – Apply Now
From First Peoples Law LLP As part of our commitment to supporting the development of Indigenous lawyers, First Peoples Law is offering a scholarship for $10,000 to an Indigenous law student with a demonstrated interest in serving and advancing the interests of Indigenous Peoples. Applications are now open till July 31, 2022. For application requirements and details, click here https://scholarship.firstpeopleslaw.com/.
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