Law Society of Saskatchewan Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
Legal News (Legal Sourcery)
Legal Sourcery is the award winning, top legal news source in Saskatchewan. Find the latest Law Society updates and information from the Saskatchewan legal community.
February 4, 2019
Crossing the Border with Electronic Devices: What Canadian Legal Professionals Should Know
With travellers at Canadian airports and border crossings subject to increasing scrutiny,[1] it is important for lawyers and Quebec notaries to have an understanding of how the privacy interests of their clients may be impacted by legislation and policies developed to address public safety issues. Legal counsel should also understand that their profession does not make them immune to policies...
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February 4, 2019
Monday Links
By Alan Kilpatrick Some interesting Saskatchewan legal news to help you ease into your week: Library fair connects people with free legal resources (Regina Leader Post) Ottawa appoints judge to Saskatchewan Court of Appeal (Lawyer’s Daily) Pleading guilty: The complex reasons for a criminal defendant to waive their right to trial (CBC Saskatchewan) Sidhu tells victims of Humboldt Broncos bus...
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February 1, 2019
Regina Public Library Legal Resource Fair
The Law Society and Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan are proud planning partners of the Regina Public Library Legal Resource Fair occurring on February 2, 2019 at the Central Branch. The event includes information on Saskatchewan legal resource providers and organizations, public legal presentations and Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan clinics. Tradeshow presenters include: Saskatchewan Queen’s Printer Pro Bono Law Saskatchewan ADR...
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January 31, 2019
Law Society Penalty Decision: Law Society of Saskatchewan v. MacKay
A penalty decision has been released in relation to the matter of the Law Society of Saskatchewan v. David MacKay. The following allegations against the Member were proven in an earlier phase of the hearing process: i. did, after agreeing to trust conditions imposed by Lawyer S. in relation to the release of certain settlement funds coming into his possession,...
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January 31, 2019
Following Legal Sourcery via Email
When the Law Society of Saskatchewan transitioned over to our new website design, we decided to bid farewell to our old news section, which used to be hosted on the home page. We found that most of these entries were being posted both in the news section and on our blog, Legal Sourcery. In an effort to cut down on...
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January 30, 2019
CBA Mid-Winter Meeting 2019 – The Law Society Will Be There!
By Alan Kilpatrick Are you attending the CBA Mid-Winter Meeting being held January 31 - February 1 in Saskatoon? The Law Society Legal Resources Department is excited to be hosting a booth at the meeting again this year. Please visit us to learn more about the Law Society and its many programs. Legal Resources staff will be on hand to...
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