Dalhousie University Substance Use Study
February 1, 2024
Dalhousie University is seeking law professionals and law enforcement personnel to participate in a study on substance use among the people they serve.
Recognizing African Heritage Month & Resources
February 1, 2024
On January 22nd, 2024 the Province launched this year’s African Heritage Month where, during the month of February, we celebrate and honour the culture, history, and traditions of people of African descent.
REMINDER: return to client authentication requirements by March 31, 2024
January 31, 2024
After March 31, 2024, client IDs must be verified through one of the client verification methods.
New CRA Reporting Rules for Trust Accounts: Filing T3’s on Trust Income
January 31, 2024
A set of new income tax rules for filing T3s on trust income may have an impact on lawyers holding specific trust accounts.
Changes to Mandatory Reporting Rules in Income Tax Act: Injunction granted to Federation of Law Societies of Canada
January 31, 2024
On November 24, 2023, the Supreme Court of British Columbia granted an injunction suspending the application of the expanded mandatory reporting obligations in the Income Tax Act to members of the legal profession, pending the outcome of the Federation’s challenge to the constitutionality of those provisions.
Volunteer lawyers needed for free Halifax legal clinic
January 31, 2024
The Free Legal Clinic at the Halifax Law Courts is looking for volunteers to provide Pro Bono legal advice for self-represented litigants.