Notice of Referral to Hearing: Fergus Ford
November 27, 2025
The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will hold a hearing respecting charges against Fergus Ford, a member of the Society.
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Notice of Referral to Hearing: Patrick Eagan
November 20, 2025
The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (the “Society”) will hold a hearing, at a date and time to be determined, respecting charges against Patrick Eagan, a member of the Society.
Notice of Referral to Hearing: Donn Fraser
October 30, 2025
The Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society (the “Society”) will hold a hearing at a date and time to be determined, regarding charges against Donn Fraser, a member of the Society.
Notice to the Profession: New Mandatory Anti-Money Laundering Course
October 28, 2025
The NSBS has implemented a mandatory requirement for lawyers who handle client funds to complete the Federation’s online Anti-Money Laundering course.
Disposal of Undistributed Trust Funds: Deadline November 21st, 2025
October 10, 2025
The next application for disposal of undistributed trust funds will be made in November 2025.
Updated Criminal Pre-Trial Conference Form for Use in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
October 1, 2025
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has further updated the pre-trial conference form that all counsel must complete for criminal matters in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.