2023 Annual Report
June 26, 2023
The Society’s Annual Report provides highlights of the past year including a message from the NSBS President and Chief Executive Officer and financial statements for
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Cheque Clearing and Trust Account Cheques
May 20, 2023
There may be misconceptions that trust account cheques are not subject to regular bank clearing rules; however, this is not the case.
Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE)
May 19, 2023
The Society is seeking nominations for the Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE), which recognizes outstanding Mi’kmaq and Indigenous lawyers within Nova Scotia who have contributed to their community, their Nation, the legal profession and to the Society
Morgan Manzer Acclaimed as Second Vice-President
April 18, 2023
Morgan was acclaimed as Second Vice-President after the nomination process closed on April 11. He will assume the post and its responsibilities after the Society’s Annual Meeting. Mark Scott KC will serve as 2023-2024 President and Andrew Nickerson KC will serve as the Society’s First Vice-President.
D. Fraser MacFadyen Acclaimed as At-Large Council Member
April 5, 2023
The Nomination period for At-Large Council Members closed on April 3, 2023.
As per regulation 2.5.11, D. Fraser MacFadyen has been acclaimed to Council for the 2023-2025 term. The other two Council positions will remain vacant until they are filled by Council through an appointment process or through a by-election.
Notice of Return to Practice: Mark Taylor
March 13, 2023
Mark Taylor, formerly of Taylor and Silver in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, is returning to the practice of law as an associate with the firm of MacLeod Webber and will be offering legal services in the areas of Real Estate, Wills/Estates, Corporate/Commercial and Family law beginning April 1, 2023.