We are pleased to provide an update to our October 26, 2023 notice regarding the end of the pandemic relief measures that permitted client verification by viewing government issued ID over a video call. The pandemic-era video verification method presented a high risk of identification fraud. It should have been used only when a better option was not available, and it should not be used in future.
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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.
Mark Taylor, formerly of Taylor and Silver in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, is returning to the practice of law as an associate with the firm of MacLeod Webber and will be offering legal services in the areas of Real Estate, Wills/Estates, Corporate/Commercial and Family law beginning April 1, 2023.
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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.
