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Decisions and Dispositions

Consent to Reprimand: Wayne S. Rideout

Published on October 17, 2022

Wayne S. Rideout, a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, hereby agrees and consents to the following in accordance with the Legal Profession Act S.N.S. 2004, c. 28, as amended by S.N.S. 2010, c. 56, and the Regulations made thereunder and the Code of Professional Conduct.

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Consent to Reprimand Regarding Daniel J. MacIsaac

Published on October 12, 2022October 12, 2022

Daniel J. MacIsaac, a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, hereby agrees and consents to the following in accordance with the Legal Profession Act S.N.S. 2004, c. 28, as amended by S.N.S. 2010, c. 56, and the Regulations made thereunder, and the Code of Professional Conduct.

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Consent to Reprimand: Patrick Eagan

Published on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022

Patrick J. Eagan, a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, hereby agrees and consents to the following in accordance with the Legal Profession Act S.N.S. 2004, c. 28, as amended by S.N.S. 2010, c. 56, and the Regulations made thereunder, and the Code of Professional Conduct.

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Notice of Decision: T.J. McKeough

Published on February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

The Hearing Panel of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society met virtually on January 6, 2022, to hear evidence and oral submissions in relation to the appropriate sanction for NSBS member, Thomas James (TJ) McKeough.

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Notice of Hearing Decision on Preliminary Motions: Christopher Ian Robinson

Published on November 25, 2021December 12, 2022

The Hearing Panel of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society met on November 9, 2021, for the preliminary motions arising from the charges against Christopher Ian Robinson, a member of the Society.

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