Legal News (Legal Sourcery)

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February 7, 2022

Provincial Court Judge appointed in Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the appointment of Derek Charles Maher to the Provincial Court in Yorkton. "I know Judge Maher's strong commitment to serving the public, and I'm happy to announce that he will now be able to do that as a member of the Provincial Court," Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said. "In addition to...

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February 7, 2022

The Law Foundation and PLEA Bring Legal Information to All

From Law Foundation of Saskatchewan Photo credit: Joel Janow, PLEA's Executive Director Most people hope they will never need a lawyer to deal with difficult legal issues, be they in a courtroom or to solve family matters in a lawyer’s office. Yet, time and time again, many find themselves in such a situation. In those circumstances, challenging questions arise: What...

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February 2, 2022

Member Status Update

Myles Ross of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan  is no longer disqualified, and has become a former member effective February 2, 2022.

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February 2, 2022

A Saskatchewan Contribution to Enduring Inconsistencies in Bail Law

Kane Fritzler* (from Saskatchewan Law Review) Summary The inconsistent application of bail law across provinces and territories has resulted in increased guidance from the Supreme Court of Canada, most recently in the decision of R v Zora, which focuses on appropriate conditions of pre-trial release. Since bail law is largely conducted at the trial level, the effect of this...

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February 1, 2022

New Journal Issues- January 2022

By Sara Stanley National Creditor Debtor Review Volume 36, Number 4 (December 2021) Expanding the Investigative Powers of a CCAA Monitor / Gabriel Faure and Janie L.-Roy No “Stranger” to the Proceeding: CCAA Court Reaffirms Single Proceeding Model / Rachel Bengino and Adrienne Ho Commercial Insolvency Reporter Volume 34, Number 2 (December 2021) Seven Commandments for the Financially Distressed Company...

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January 31, 2022

Notice of Member Disqualification

Trevor Shishkin of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan has been disqualified effective 4:00 p.m. January 31, 2022, pursuant to Rules 724 and 1612 and is therefore not entitled to engage in the practice of law in Saskatchewan until all reinstatement requirements are satisfied.

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