Law Society of Saskatchewan Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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May 7, 2019
Mental Health Week 2019
By Melanie Hodges Neufeld Director of Legal Resources Mental Health Week is an annual national event that takes place during the first week in May to encourage discussion about mental health. During this week, the Law Society of Saskatchewan will be providing mental health information to assist our members. In recognition of Mental Health Week, the Law Society and SLIA...
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May 7, 2019
Legislative Update
The following regulations were published in The Saskatchewan Gazette, Part II, Vol. 115 No. 17, April 26, 2019: SR 31/2019 The Electrical Inspection Amendment Regulations, 2019 SR 32/2019 The Municipal Grants Amendment Regulations, 2019 SR 33/2019 The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Amendment Regulations, 2019
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May 6, 2019
Monday Links
By Christine Muldoon Court of Appeal: Sask. government loses carbon tax challenge – Regina Leader-Post Federal-provincial legal brawls the new normal in Canada, Saskatchewan premier says – CBC Riot police keep peace as Bill 21 protest draws hundreds from both sides in Montreal – Montreal Gazette Saskatchewan case a reminder: sharing illegal drugs is trafficking – The Lawyer’s Daily The...
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May 3, 2019
A New Law Journal Has Been Added to CanLII: The Saskatchewan Law Review
By Sarah Sutherland; reposted with permission from the CanLII Blog CanLII is pleased to announce that the Saskatchewan Law Review has been added to our commentary section. The Review first appeared in 1936 and is published twice a year by the University of Saskatchewan College of Law. The review publishes articles, commentary on cases and legislation, book reviews, and other content written by law...
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May 2, 2019
Federal Proclamation
Sections 237, 238 and 240 to 251 of the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 2, SC 2017, c 33, are proclaimed into force April 12, 2019 (PC 2019-0336). Section 22 of the Service Fees Act, as enacted by s 451 of the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1, SC 2017, c 20, is proclaimed into force May 1, 2019 (PC...
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May 1, 2019
Law Society of Saskatchewan Penalty Decision and Hearing Notice: Roch Dupont
A decision has been released in relation to the matter of Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Roch Dupont. The following allegations against the Member were proven: Did fail to disclose or account for fees and disbursements charged to his client, PFF, in a timely fashion; Did fail to, within a reasonable time, deliver a bill or other written notification to...
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