The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society invites lawyers to provide feedback on the Federation of Law Societies of Canada’s (FLSC’s) Model Code Standing Committee’s proposed Code amendments in response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Call to Action 27.
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Execution of Search Warrant: Billy Sparks Law
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that a Warrant to Search was executed
at the law office of Billy Sparks Law on March 14, 2024, by Halifax Regional Police,
pursuant to Sec. 487 of the Criminal Code of Canada.
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The Complaints Investigation Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that effective June 14, 2024 it has imposed practice conditions and restrictions on the practicing certificate of Darren Morgan of Sydney, Nova Scotia, pursuant to Section 37(1)(b) of the Legal Profession Act.
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The Hearing Panel of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that the practising certificate of Christopher Ian Robinson of Halifax, Nova Scotia is suspended for a period of five (5) months, effective June 8, 2024 to November 8, 2024.
A Hearing Panel of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society issued a decision on July 17, 2017 finding Lyle Howe guilty of professional misconduct and professional incompetence. The Hearing Panel issued its decision and resolution on sanction on October 20, 2017. On September 16, 2023, Mr. Howe applied to rescind or vary the Resolution Order. The Hearing Panel has now issued its decision on this application.
The Society’s Annual Meeting will take place virtually on June 21, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ADT.
