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SUMMARY:AI Guide for Legal Practices - Implications in IP and Privacy & Access Law
DESCRIPTION:Join Jonathan Saumier (Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society) for this fireside chat about the NSBS AI Guide for Legal Practices! This presentation will provide an updated look at the Guide\, with practical guidance for using AI in your legal practice\, followed by a discussion with Jonathan on the impacts and implications of AI the areas of IP and Privacy law\, led by Jessica Lumiere and Catherine Forbes (CBA-NS Privacy & Access Law Section) and Charlotte Henderson (CBA-NS Intellectual Property Law Section).
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/ai-guide-for-legal-practices-implications-in-ip-and-privacy-access-law/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Bar Association - NS Branch":MAILTO:pd@cba.org
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SUMMARY:EDI Policies: Assessing the impact of U.S. developments on Canadian law and practice
DESCRIPTION:The panel will examine how Canadian firms can handle changing practices in the U.S. assess legal and reputational risks of altering EDI commitments\, and identify strategies to advance equity amid shifting legal and political climates. Specifically\, the panel will discuss: \n– How are U.S. political and legal developments around EDI influencing Canadian law firm approaches to EDI? What should workplace leaders be paying attention to as they monitor developments?\n– To what extent could offering EDI initiatives conflict with provincial law society mandates on EDI education\, human rights\, and rules of professional responsibility?\n– Are rollbacks of EDI permissible under Canadian human rights and employment equity legislation? How might legislative and Charter provisions permitting “special programs” impact that analysis?\n– If a firm discontinues a specific EDI initiative\, what steps should it take to ensure continued alignment with its values\, avoid reputational harm\, and protect the well-being of employees?\n– What practical strategies can Canadian firms adopt to maintain EDI integrity while navigating cross-border business pressures and polarized public discourse?\n– In a shifting regulatory environment\, what steps can workplaces take to uphold EDI values in hiring\, client relationships\, and firm culture?
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/edi-policies-assessing-the-impact-of-u-s-developments-on-canadian-law-and-practice/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster House":MAILTO:cchan@lancasterhouse.com
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SUMMARY:NSBS Discuss: Learnings from Pride 2024 and Supporting LGBTQ+ Members and Allies
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, October 8 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. for a special NSBS forum event. \nTo better serve the public and our province-wide membership\, the Society is launching a new series of virtual\, topic-specific discussions called NSBS Discuss. This series will allow interested member of the public\, NSBS members\, and community stakeholder to connect over Society-related issues. \nOur first NSBS Discuss session will address Learnings from Pride 2024 and Supporting LGBTQ+ Members and Allies. \nPlease RSVP to events@nsbs.org to confirm your spot and receive the meeting link.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/nsbs-discuss-learnings-from-pride-2024-and-supporting-lgbtq-members-and-allies/
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SUMMARY:Dara Gordon Leadership Event 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society invites you to our Dara Gordon Leadership Event to celebrate the life of Dara Gordon QC and provide an opportunity for lawyers to discuss women’s leadership in the legal profession. \nThe event is hosted by the NSBS Gender Equity Committee and sponsored by McInnes Cooper. \n\n\nThe Society has arranged for transportation from 1809 Barrington Street to the winery and back. Departure time is 12:30 p.m. \nPlease send your RSVP to Vanessa Fells at vfells@nsbs.org and indicate if you intend to travel using the arranged transportation.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/20697/
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