Provincial Court of Nova Scotia January 2024 to June 2024 Intake Dates
Notice to the Profession
Client Identification Clarification
The Federation of Law Societies has issued guidance requiring the use of a technology product capable of verifying the authenticity of the government-issued photo ID when the verification is happening remotely.
Notice to Members Regarding Wildfires in Nova Scotia
Notice to the Profession: Amendments to the Code of Professional Conduct in effect
On January 27th, 2023 the Society’s Council approved amendments to the Code of Professional Conduct. The amendments relate to discrimination, harassment, and ex parte communication.
Amendments to Power of Attorney Act in effect
On July 5, the amendments to the Power of Attorney Act took effe
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Recent Property Online Service Interruption: Message to Members
The Society followed the recent service interruption at Property Online. Our acting Executive Director, Jacqueline Mullenger, and the Director of LIANS, Lawrence Rubin, met with the Registrar General. We continue to engage with other members of the Bar on implications.
We know it was a serious challenge conducting busy practices while protecting clients’ interests during this uncertainty. You often had to explain that some delay is necessary, even though there might be cost or other implications for the client.
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