Legal News (Legal Sourcery)

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May 13, 2021

Wills & Estates Help at the Saskatoon Public Library

By Alan Kilpatrick, Librarian A virtual wills & estates session will be taking place through the Saskatoon Public Library (SPL). SPLs Summer 2021 Guide, on page 16 advertises the session. "Do you wonder if you need a will, a Power of Attorney or a living will? Are you an Executor of an estate and unsure what to do next? Come...

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May 11, 2021

Time to Learn about vLex & Vincent!

If you are an active Saskatchewan lawyer, then for the past two years you have had access to vLex Canada through the Member Resource page. vLex is a legal research database with case law, legislation, commentary, and many advanced and personalized searching features that set it apart. Have you become acquainted with vLex, and its intelligent research tool Vincent? If...

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May 10, 2021

Limitation Periods, Payment for Extras, and Construction Litigation: A Comment on Saskatchewan (Highways and Infrastructure) v Venture Construction Inc.

Matthew M. Scott* In a dispute surrounding a construction contract containing a “payment for extras” clause, does a contractor’s loss occur when they do the extra work, or when they are denied compensation? This question has crucial implications with respect to limitation periods, and the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal recently weighed in with an unintuitive, but helpful answer. I....

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May 6, 2021

Promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

By Law Society of Saskatchewan Equity and Access Committee Image Credit: IISC, Artist: Angus Maguire The Universal Declaration of Human Rights articulates that “[a]ll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” and that “[e]veryone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms . . . [set out], without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour,...

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May 5, 2021

Free CPD Session – Navigating Government Publications, Legislation, and Information with Publications Saskatchewan

By Alan Kilpatrick, Librarian Don’t miss today’s session for the 2021 Saskatchewan Access to Legal Information Project (SALI) Virtual Conference Series. This event qualifies for 1.0 CPD hours. Navigating Government Publications, Legislation and Information When: Wednesday, May 5th @ 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST Where: WebEx Cost: Free! Publications Saskatchewan will review the overall mandate of the Government of Saskatchewan program,...

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May 4, 2021

2021 Mental Health Week

From Canadian Mental Health Association From May 3-9, 2021, the Canadian Mental Health Association is hosting its #GetReal about how you feel and celebrating its 70th annual Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is understanding our emotions. Recognizing, labeling and accepting our feelings are all part of protecting and promoting good mental health for everyone. One in five Canadians experiences...

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