Law Society of Saskatchewan Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
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April 4, 2019
Expansion of Practice Advisor Program
One of the key initiatives identified for the Professional Standards Committee in 2018 was to review the Practice Advisor program and determine whether there was room for improvement. Among the potential changes, the PSC considered whether the program should be expanded to be made available to all members who may have practice management questions. Ultimately the Committee determined that this...
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April 4, 2019
FASD in the Justice System—Addressing Critical Issue in Canada
By Dr. Michelle Stewart Last week cases were heard in Manitoba’s new Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) court. A first of its kind in Canada, the court will work collaboratively with partners inside and outside the courts to better meet the needs of individuals with FASD. In an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press, Judge Mary Kate Harvie explained, “because...
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April 3, 2019
Law Society of Saskatchewan Discipline Update: Interim Suspension of Nathan Phillips
A Notice of Interim Suspension, effective April 2, 2019, has been issued by the Conduct Investigation Committee for the Law Society of Saskatchewan in relation to Nathan Phillips.
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April 3, 2019
SKCA Practice and Procedure Webinar
By Jakaeden Frizzell, CPD Program Coordinator On Thursday April 11 the Law Society will be hosting a noon hour webinar covering appellate practice and procedures of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan. The webinar will qualify for 1.0 CPD hour. Have you had to bring a civil or criminal matter before the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan? Most counsel do...
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April 2, 2019
New Books in the Library: Winter 2019, Part I
By Sara Stanley, Regina Library Technician The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan: The First Hundred Years David Mittelstadt “A history of Saskatchewan’s highest court as it reaches its centennial in 2018, The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan places the court within the advancement of law in Canada, as well as within the specific context of Saskatchewan’s legal, political, and social...
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April 1, 2019
Monday Links
By Jenneth Hogan Mainil Some interesting legal news to help you ease into your week: Transgenderism Prevails Over Whatcott’s Truth (Slaw) 'Pardon truck' rolls across Canada, calling for cannabis crime expungement (CBC) SCC sets out automatic review of pretrial detention (Canadian Lawyer) Canada's chief justice urges 'major reforms' to judge oversight (Richmond News) Landmark Newfoundland ruling defends press freedom and...
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