Legal News (Legal Sourcery)

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April 20, 2022

Recognizing Pro Bono Volunteers in Saskatchewan

Victor P. Dietz Q.C. Pro Bono Service Award Winner - Jonathon Adams This award is presented annually to a recipient who engages in delivering, establishing, coordinating, or advocating, in relation to pro bono legal services in Saskatchewan. The award is presented by CLASSIC Law and Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan in alternating years. A call for nominations occurs annually, and the...

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April 13, 2022

New Family Law Resources Available on the Justice Canada website

From Justice Canada Justice Canada is pleased to announce the following new resources available on the Justice Canada website to help you understand the 2021 amendments to the Divorce Act. New courses: Three new free and accredited courses: Parenting under the new Divorce Act This course provides an overview of the amendments to the Divorce Act related to parenting including the new...

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April 12, 2022

National Criminal Law Program

From the Federation of Law Societies of Canada The National Criminal Law Program is back, and we can’t wait to welcome registrants in person in 2022. The theme for this year’s NCLP is “Criminal Procedure, Ethics, and the Charter” and the program will be in Victoria, from July 4th to 8th. Registrants will have access to up to 23 hours...

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April 11, 2022

Welcome to Season 4 of Legal Skies

The Law Society kicks off season 4 of Legal Skies with an episode about limited scope (or unbundled) legal services. Limited scope (or unbundled) legal services is hiring a legal professional to handle only part of a case or to do a specific task. This episode covers why it's an affordable option for clients and tips for lawyers wanting to...

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March 31, 2022

New Journal Issues- March 2022

National Insolvency Review Volume 39, Number 1 (February 2022) Tempering Kitco: SCC Clarifies Rights to Pre-and Post-Filing Set-Off Under the CCAA / Adrienne Ho and Rachel Nicholson Wide Discretion and Jurisdiction of the Supervising Judge Upheld in the Accel Insolvency Proceedings / Robyn Gurofsky, Jessica Cameron, Josef Krüger, Q.C., and Jack Maslen National Creditor Debtor Review Volume 37, Number 1...

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March 29, 2022

Family Law Drop-In Help Sessions – Regina

By Alan Kilpatrick Need help with your family law problem? Drop in for free assistance! In partnership with the Law Society, lawyers from Saskatchewan’s Family Law Information Centre are offering free family law help sessions for the public every Wednesday morning between 9:30 – 11:30 starting April 13, 2022. No appointment is needed. Masks are required. Are you applying to court for child support,...

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