The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society hereby gives notice of the appointment of a Custodian for the law practice of the late Michelle Morgan-Coole, who passed away on August 14, 2025.
Notices
Notice of Hearing: Donn Fraser
The Hearing respecting charges against Donn Fraser, a member of the Society, will be held on October 20-24, 2025, and such other dates as may be scheduled, commencing at 9:30 am at the Society’s offices, Suite 800, Cogswell Tower, 2000 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS.
Missing Wills: September 15, 2025
We have been advised of the following missing Wills during the last 30 days, with information exactly as provided in the form.
Notice to the Profession: Federation Title Insurers are Reporting Entities for the Purposes of Anti-Money Laundering as of October 1, 2025
The federal government has introduced new regulatory requirements for title insurers in an effort to address fraud and money laundering risks.
Consent to Reprimand: Hugh Edward Patterson
Hugh Edward Patterson, 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 Updated Practice Conditions & Restrictions: Eugene Tan
Upon receipt of a joint proposal from Eugene Tan and from the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, the Complaints Investigation Committee (CIC) of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice it has imposed further conditions and restrictions on the practicing certificate of Eugene Tan of Halifax, Nova Scotia, pursuant to Section 37(1)(b) of the Legal Profession Act.
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