Report on Extending Legal Parentage
March 12, 2024
Report on Extending Legal Parentage stresses need for Nova Scotia to address parentage gap for families conceiving by surrogacy and egg, sperm and embryo donation
International Women’s Day
March 6, 2024
The Society’s Gender Equity Committee (GEC) conducted a survey in September 2022 to address lawyers’ experiences with gender-based harassment and discrimination in legal workplaces. We are pleased to present the findings in this report
Welcoming New Council Members
February 21, 2024
The NSBS is delighted to share that four new Council members were appointed at our January Council meeting.
Missing Wills: February 16, 2024
February 16, 2024
We have been advised of the following missing wills during the last 30 days.
Clarification required on coverage of Court of Appeal Decision Howe v. Rees, 2024 NSCA 16 (News Release)
February 9, 2024
Some media covering the February 6, 2024 Nova Scotia Court of Appeal ruling on Howe v. Rees, 2024 NSCA 16 implied the Court’s decision related to the disbarment of Mr. Howe. This inference requires clarification.
Second Vice President 2024-25: Call for Expressions of Interest REMINDER
February 7, 2024
The Society’s Nominating Committee will nominate a candidate for Second Vice-President in the months to come. Members who reside outside of the Halifax Regional Municipality are invited to provide recommendations or to volunteer to be considered.