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SUMMARY:Jointing Assets to Avoid Probate: Risks and Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Jointing assets is a common estate planning strategy to try to avoid probate and simplify estate administration. In practice\, however\, joint ownership often creates confusion\, unexpected tax consequences\, and\, in many cases\, estate litigation. This program takes a practical look at when jointing assets works\, when it doesn’t\, and how you can reduce the risk of future disputes. Experienced estates practitioner Lynne Butler focuses on joint bank accounts\, investment accounts\, and jointly held real property. You will learn how to: assess when joint ownership is appropriate\, identify red flags relating to intention\, capacity\, and family dynamics\, and document joint ownership properly to reduce the likelihood of disputes after death. By the end of the webinar\, you will better understand: \n\nCommon myths about joint ownership\nHow joint assets can lead to estate litigation\nSteps you can take to reduce litigation risk\n\nThis program is designed for estate planners and estate litigators alike\, with a focus on preventing disputes. \nLive webinar with chat includes 60 day replay. This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides\, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/jointing-assets-to-avoid-probate-risks-and-best-practices/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online
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SUMMARY:International Women's Day Tea 2026
DESCRIPTION:March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD)\, a time to recognize the progress made in advancing rights and justice for all women and girls\, while highlighting the ongoing efforts needed to ensure their full participation in all aspects of society.\n\nThe NSBS is proud to support the 2026 International Women’s Day Tea\, hosted by the CBA-NS Women Lawyers Forum (WLF) and the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL).\n\nThis highly anticipated event brings together women lawyers\, judges\, students\, and legal professionals from across Nova Scotia to connect\, build community\, and uplift one another\, while reflecting on efforts to advance women’s rights across the world.\n\nThe event will also feature a presentation from keynote speaker\, Chika Chiekwe\, Partner at Cox & Palmer and 2024 recipient of the CBA-NS Community Service Award.\n\n \n\nRegister now or learn more at CBA – NS International Women’s Day Tea 2026.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/international-womens-day-tea-2026/
LOCATION:CBA-NS Office
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Bar Association - NS Branch":MAILTO:pd@cba.org
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SUMMARY:Menopause and Perimenopause in the Modern Workplace: Law\, Ethics\, and the Leadership Imperative
DESCRIPTION:Menopause and Perimenopause in the Modern Workplace: Law\, Ethics\, and the Leadership Imperative\nHow purpose-driven leadership sustains fairness\, retains talent\, and strengthens organizations. \nMarch 10\, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Eastern Time | Virtual Delivery \nMenopause is a universal physiological transition that affects a significant portion of the professional workforce. Nearly half of working Canadians over 40 experience menopause. Fewer than one in five workplaces offer support. Research from the Menopause Foundation of Canada shows it affects performance and confidence for most\, with one in ten leaving the workforce early—costing organizations valuable experience and trust. Yet most organizations treat menopause as invisible—leaving leaders to make decisions without the knowledge or frameworks they need to manage performance\, fairness\, and credibility responsibly. \nWhen handled poorly\, menopause can lead to avoidable loss of experienced professionals\, flawed assessments\, and reputational damage. When handled well\, it becomes a measure of ethical leadership and institutional maturity. \nThis timely and critical discussion examines menopause as a case study in Leadership\, Ethics\, and Vision—a predictable\, manageable transition that requires informed\, ethical response. Gain the clarity\, language\, and tools you need to manage menopause-related workplace issues with professionalism\, fairness\, and confidence. \nJoin our experts to improve your ability to: \n\nUnderstand the physiological\, cognitive\, and emotional realities that can influence professional performance.\nRecognize when workplace responses—or silence—can create inequity or legal risk.\nApply ethical\, legal\, and procedural standards that safeguard both people and integrity.\nStrengthen trust\, retention\, and reputation through knowledge-based leadership and governance.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/menopause-and-perimenopause-in-the-modern-workplace-law-ethics-and-the-leadership-imperative/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Weldon Literary Moot: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein vs. The Monster
DESCRIPTION:On March 11\, at 7pm in the Weldon Law Building at Dalhousie\, Dalhousie’s Weldon Literary Moot Society will present the 15th Annual Literary Moot. This year\, the comic mock trial is based on Mary Shelley’s genre-defining (and recently screen-adapted) Frankenstein. This year\, Frankenstein’s Monster is on trial for murder. Is this terrible\, misunderstood creature guilty of murder? Or is he actually the victim of another crime? \nFunds raised at this event will support the Halifax Humanities Society\, a local nonprofit that since 2005 has offered free\, accessible\, transformative courses in literature\, philosophy\, and art to\nadults who face barriers to traditional university education. Students of all ages and backgrounds come together in a supportive intellectual community and gain the benefits of increased self-confidence\, cultural literacy\, and social connection. \nIn 2011\, law students at Dalhousie’s Schulich School of Law created the Literary Moot as a way to support Halifax Humanities. For 15 years\, law students have written and produced a whole range of literary legal dramas\, raising over $45\,000 for Halifax Humanities. Often drawing an audience numbering in the hundreds\, the Weldon Literary Moot has been featured by the CBC and in Canadian legal publications.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/weldon-literary-moot-mary-shelleys-frankenstein-vs-the-monster/
LOCATION:Dalhousie University – Weldon Law Building
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ORGANIZER;CN="Halifax Humanities Society":MAILTO:halifaxhumanities@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Avoiding Cross-Border Estate Pitfalls
DESCRIPTION:Many clients today have property\, bank accounts\, and other assets in more than one province or country. These cross-border holdings can create hidden risks when drafting wills\, powers of attorney\, and other estate planning documents. This practical 90-minute webinar with experienced estates practitioner Rose Shawlee and associate Maria Starko will help you spot and manage multi-jurisdictional issues before they become problems. Drawing on real-world examples\, Rose and Maria will address red flags to watch for\, questions to ask during intake\, and drafting and risk management strategies to help you avoid invalid documents\, disputes\, and professional liability. \nYou’ll learn how to: \n\nIdentify red flags in client instructions\nAssess key jurisdictional pitfalls\nAvoid structuring and drafting mistakes that lead to foiled plans and disputes\nPlan for estates with property and people in multiple provinces or countries\n\nMulti-jurisdictional issues are now a routine part of estate planning. Don’t miss this chance to boost your client counseling and drafting skills and better protect your clients and your practice from cross-border estate pitfalls! \nLive webinar with chat includes 60 day replay. This program features real-time video of the presenter with synchronized presentation slides\, and a chat feature that allows for live Q & A.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/avoiding-cross-border-estate-pitfalls/
LOCATION:Webinar – Online
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SUMMARY:2026/2027 Articling Virtual Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (NSBS) and the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) will be hosting a virtual information session for prospective Articled Clerks on March 24\, 2026 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm (AST). The NSBS will provide information on the Articling requirements in Nova Scotia as well as the application process. CPLED will provide students with information on the competency evaluation portion of the Bar Admission Program\, the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP). \nRegistration Link: 2026/2027 Articling Virtual Information Session – Zoom \nFor more information or questions\, please contact licensing@nsbs.org.
URL:https://nsbs.org/event/2026-2027-articling-virtual-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="NSBS + CPLED":MAILTO:licensing@nsbs.org
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