A Hearing respecting an appeal from a decision of the Credentials Committee denying an application for admission on transfer will be held on Wednesday, October 16, Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18, 2024, commencing at 9:30 am at the Society’s offices, Suite 800, Cogswell Tower, 2000 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS.
Notices
Notice of Receivership: H. Edward Patterson
The Complaints Investigation Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that, further to H. Edward Patterson’s suspension from practice on June 3, 2024, pursuant to Regulation 4.5.1 under the Legal Profession Act, it has resolved that it is in the public interest to appoint Kelly Mittelstadt as Receiver for the law practice of H. Edward Patterson, pursuant to Section 51(1) of the Legal Profession Act.
Notice of custodianship re. practice of William Burchell of Sydney, NS
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society hereby gives notice that William Patrick Burchell of Sydney, Nova Scotia, passed away on or about July 24, 2024.
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Application to access sealed materials re. Billy Sparks Law: details on proceeding
The August 15, 2024 proceeding will be held in camera, which means the courtroom will be closed to the public and media.
Notice of Referral to Hearing: Donn Fraser
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 Donn Fraser, a member of the Society.
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Model Code of Professional Conduct Amendments
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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