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.
March 8, 2017
Women in Saskatchewan Law – Celebrating International Women’s Day
By Sarah Roussel-Lewis Every year on March 8th we celebrate International Women’s Day. It’s a day to reflect on the challenges women still face and to celebrate our achievements. We also take the opportunity to look back on influential women who have helped pave the way for all women in the legal profession. This year’s International Women’s Day is asking:...
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January 16, 2017
Monday Pick-Me-Up
By Jenneth Hogan Some interesting reads to help you ease into your week: U of S law school grad makes Forbes 30 under 30 list (CBC) Canadian Judge named Global Jurist of the year (The Globe and Mail) 3 things I learned as a law clerk (Wiselaw) 20 legal marketing ideas for slow days (Lawyerist) Uncharted territory if ‘knees together’ judge...
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January 13, 2017
Subject Resource Guide – Corporate and Partnership Law
By Alan Kilpatrick The Corporate and Partnership Law Subject Resource Guide is now available online at the at Research Resources area of the Law Society website. Subject resource guide provide the titles of key texts, ebooks, CPD materials, journals, legal encyclopedias, and provincial and federal legislation for a particular area of the law. They are guides to finding the best resources...
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January 3, 2017
Clawbies Announced!
By Melanie Hodges Neufeld The Canadian Law Blog Awards (Clawbies) were announced on December 31st and Legal Sourcery is proud to be named a runner up in the Best Law Library Blog category. Congratulations to the winner, Robeside Assistance, the blog of the County of Carleton Law Association in Ottawa. Other winners include: 1. The Fodden Award for Best Canadian...
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November 21, 2016
New Executive Director at the Law Society of Saskatchewan
By Erin Kleisinger, QC, Incoming President of the Law Society of Saskatchewan “I have had the great privilege throughout my career of working with and learning from many committed professionals who have displayed integrity, decency and intelligence. I fundamentally believe in the value of the legal profession and its importance in maintaining a free and democratic society, based on the...
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October 26, 2016
Highlights from Day 5 of Access to Justice Week
By Brea Lowenberger, Access to Justice Coordinator and Alexandra Santos, Just Rights student group member A previous post announced the launch of the Architects of Justice program in Saskatchewan. On Monday, October 24, members of the Just Rights student group participated as volunteers in the launch of the program. This is what law students had to say about the volunteer experience:...
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