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October 2025
IN THIS ISSUE: New Anti-Money Laundering Course, Ruck Report Website, Interim Executive Director, Council Appointments and Nominations, Upcoming Deadlines, Awards, Across the Profession, Council Highlights, Equity Resources, and Missing Wills October.
Articles and News
Notice to the Profession: New Mandatory Anti-Money Laundering Course
The Society has implemented a mandatory requirement for lawyers who handle client funds to complete the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s online Anti-Money Laundering course.
NSBS launch Regaining Trust Website on Ruck Report Anniversary
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is marking one year since the release of Regaining Trust: The Ruck Report with the launch of a new dedicated site showcasing its ongoing implementation progress
Jennifer Pink appointed NSBS Interim Executive Director
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Council has appointed Director of Education & Credentials Jennifer Pink as the Society’s Interim Executive Director.
Upcoming Deadline
Disposal of Undistributed Trust Funds
The next application for disposal of undistributed trust funds will be made in November 2025. Deadline: November 21, 2025
Nominations Open: Distinguished Service Award 2025
Nominations are now open for our 25th annual NSBS Distinguished Service Award. Both lawyers and members of the public may submit nominations. Deadline: November 28, 2025
Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE)
The Society is seeking nominations for the Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE). Deadline: January 15, 2025
Across the Profession
- Temporary Procedure Changes for Probate Court
- Updated Criminal Pre-Trial Conference Form for Use in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Council Highlights
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Council met on September 26, 2025, at the Society’s offices.
Review the Council Highlights to learn more about the most recent session
Opportunities and Calls for Interest
Second VP for 2026-2027 Term: Call for Expressions of Interest
The Society’s Nominating Committee is now seeking expressions of interest for the 2026-2027 Second Vice-President in the months to come. Members from all regions across Nova Scotia are invited to provide recommendations or to volunteer to be considered.
Recruitment for Legal Membership at the Nova Scotia Health Research Ethics Board
The Nova Scotia Health Research Ethics Board (REB) is recruiting new members to fill the role of legal representatives on their virtual provincial board. The REB’s role is to review cutting-edge clinical research at Nova Scotia Health that involves human participants, or their data, and to ensure that the research respects and protects research participants, patients, and communities.
Missing Wills – October
We offer an online form whereby members of the public may provide details relating to a family member’s Will, should they be unable to locate it.
We have been advised of the following missing Wills for the 30-day period ending October 15, 2025.