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Law Society of Saskatchewan Access to Justice COVID-19 Legal News Roundup: July 2nd Edition

The information provided on this blog is to, the best of our knowledge, accurate and up-to-date as of the date of posting. However, please be aware that information can change rapidly and without notice. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented after the posting date. It is advised that readers exercise due diligence and independently verify the accuracy of information they find on this blog news feed. Here are links to the most current information available in relation to our Membership, Saskatchewan Case Law, and Saskatchewan Legislation.

COVID-19 Legal News Roundup: July 2nd Edition

July 2, 2020

By Alan Kilpatrick, Reference Librarian

The COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on the practice of law, is changing rapidly. We want to help you stay up to date with the latest news.

Each week I aggregate the leading legal headlines on COVID-19 on the topics that matter to you:   

Access to Justice

  • National pro bono initiative responds to Canadians hit hard by pandemic legal problems | John Schofield, The Lawyer’s Daily (June 30)
  • Quality of legal advice for suspects “faltering under lockdown” | Neil Rose, Legal Futures (June 30)
  • Why you should care about access to justice | Beverley McLachlin, Toronto Star (June 29)

The Courts

  • Pandemic promises lasting legacy of improvements for N.W.T. justice system, says minister | John Schofield, The Lawyer’s Daily (June 30)
  • Richard Susskind in Conversation – remote courts need a Royal Commission level of investigation | Roger Smith, LawTechA2j.org (July 2)
  • Video could depict ‘new normal’ once courthouses open next week | Anita Balakrishnan, Law Times (July 1)

Legal Innovation

  • Covid-19 has showcased lawyers’ adaptability | Dan Bindman, Legal Futures (July 2)
  • Making the Case for Tech Adoption In The Age Of COVID-19 | Ken Crutchfield, Above the Law (June 30)
  • Thinking beyond the courts | Kim Covert, CBA National Magazine (June 29)

Legal Practice

  • Bencher suggests LSO fee refunds for hardest-hit lawyers and paralegals | Michael Lesage, Law Times (July 2)
  • Law under lockdown: enduring the challenges of Covid-19 | Milad Shojaei, Above the Law (June 26)
  • States Should Permanently Change Legal Practice Rules Due To COVID-19 | Jordan Rothman, Above the Law (July 1)

Remote Working

  • Remote hearings, examination of witnesses: Best practices | Barb Cotton & Christine Silverberg, The Lawyer’s Daily (June 30)
  • Tips for safe, legal videoconferencing | Ronald Toledano, The Lawyer’s Daily (June 30)
  • Where do you Zoom? | Chris Graham, The Lawyer’s Daily (June 26)

Students & Articling

  • Another Law School to Host Fall 2020 Classes Online Without Reducing Tuition | Staci Zaretsky, Above the Law (July 2)
  • Online invigilators will be watching Bar students’ every move | Neil Rose, Legal Futures (June 30)
  • Time for LSO to formalize its relationship with students | Morgan Watkins, The Lawyer’s Daily (June 30)

Wellness

  • COVID-19 hasn’t stopped this lawyer from advocating for wellness and recovery | Stephanie Francis Ward, ABA Journal (June 29) Podcast
  • Despite changes, lawyers’ mental health crisis is getting worse | Anita Balakrishnan, Law Times (June 29)
  • The Trauma Informed Lawyer – a conversation with Myrna McCallum | Allison Wolf, Attorney with a Life (June 30) Podcast
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