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.
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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.
Mental Health & Wellness in the Legal Community
January 29, 2024
We are pleased to partner with the Canadian Bar Association Nova Scotia to deliver Mental Health & Wellness for Legal Professionals — a half-day, accredited event for all legal professionals who want to prioritize mental wellbeing while picking-up some great tools to navigate the complexities of the profession.
Missing Wills: January 5, 2024
January 16, 2024
The NSBS offers an online form whereby members of the public may provide details relating to a recently deceased family member’s will — should they be unable to locate it.
OFFICE CLOSURE – ACCESS DURING RENOVATIONS
January 2, 2024
The Society’s physical office space is closed to the public while we undergo renovations. At present, we expect to reopen the physical office in March