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February 6, 2019
Revision to the Law Society of Saskatchewan CPD Policy
Since the introduction of mandatory CPD in Saskatchewan in 2010, the CPD Policy required that CPD content be designed for an audience that is primarily composed of lawyers, paralegals, articling students and/or law students. However, over the last decade the legal landscape has changed and access to justice has become an increasingly prominent issue. There has been a dramatic increase...
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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 24, 2019
Discover the New Law Society Website – Continuing Professional Development
The CPD section of the website remains in a similar layout to the old version. There are three main areas: CPD Policy, CPD Activities, and CPD on Demand. Also included is recognition of our CPD volunteers and the contact information for the department. To find a list of upcoming Law Society CPD Activities, choose the main Continuing Professional Development page....
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January 22, 2019
Law Society of Saskatchewan Discipline Update: Peter V. Abrametz, Sr.
A penalty decision has been released in relation to the matter of the Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Peter V. Abrametz, Sr. The following allegations against the Member were proven in an earlier phase of the Hearing Process: 1. did, in relation to the following clients, effect withdrawals of trust funds for the payment of fees, disbursements or other expenses...
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January 18, 2019
Discover the New Law Society Website – Initiatives
The Initiatives section is a new feature of the Law Society website. The Law Society dedicates itself to an in-depth exploration of some of the major issues affecting the legal system in Saskatchewan, and professional regulation nationally and internationally. The Law Society collaborates with and consults several stakeholders to support this work in accordance with our strategic plan. We are...
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