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The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will hold a hearing at a date and time to be determined, regarding charges against Michael Brine, a member of the Society.
The Hearing Committee of the NSBS will hold a hearing respecting charges against Owen Bland, a member of the Society.
As of April 15, 2026, the CRA will no longer process requests from lawyers or law firms for the taxpayer income statements, notices of assessment, or benefits information.
On April 7, 2026, the Town of Mulgrave passed a by-law motion to increase the Deed Transfer Tax to 1.5% of the value of the property transfer.
On February 27, 2026, Council approved the amalgamation and update of two Law Office Management Practice Standards.
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that the practising certificate of Alan Freckelton has been suspended.
