Report on Extending Legal Parentage stresses need for Nova Scotia to address parentage gap for families conceiving by surrogacy and egg, sperm and embryo donation
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International Women’s Day
The Society’s Gender Equity Committee (GEC) conducted a survey in September 2022 to address lawyers’ experiences with gender-based harassment and discrimination in legal workplaces. We are pleased to present the findings in this report
Notice of Reinstatement: Donn Fraser
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that the practising certificate of Donn Fraser of New Glasgow, Nova Scotia has been reinstated pursuant to an Order of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal effective March 4, 2024.
Welcoming New Council Members
The NSBS is delighted to share that four new Council members were appointed at our January Council meeting.
Missing Wills: February 16, 2024
We have been advised of the following missing wills during the last 30 days.
Clarification required on coverage of Court of Appeal Decision Howe v. Rees, 2024 NSCA 16 (News Release)
Some media covering the February 6, 2024 Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruling on Howe v. Rees, 2024 NSCA 16 implied the Court’s decision related to the disbarment of Mr. Howe. This inference requires clarification.