Application to access sealed materials re. Billy Sparks Law: details on proceeding
July 26, 2024
The August 15, 2024 proceeding will be held in camera, which means the courtroom will be closed to the public and media.
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Our Commitment to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community
July 26, 2024
The difficult decision to withdraw from the July 20, 2024 Halifax Pride Parade was made operationally, under our duty as an employer to ensure the health and safety of our employees.
Notice of Referral to Hearing: Donn Fraser
July 22, 2024
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.
The Society charges Donn Fraser, of Stellarton, Nova Scotia with professional misconduct and conduct unbecoming in that he breached provisions of the Code of Professional Conduct (the “Code”), and the Legal Profession Act (the “Act”) and the Regulations made thereunder.
Model Code of Professional Conduct Amendments
July 18, 2024
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.
Our Pride Participation this Year
July 18, 2024
The CBA-NS branch, together with the NSBS, made the difficult decision to withdraw from the July 20 Halifax Pride Parade. We want to provide the context behind this decision.
Missing Wills: July 15, 2024
July 15, 2024
We have been advised of the following missing Wills during the last 30 days, with information exactly as provided in the form.