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Notice of Credentials Committee Appeal Hearing

A Hearing respecting an appeal from a decision of the Credentials Committee denying an application for admission on transfer will be held on Wednesday, October 16, Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18, 2024, commencing at 9:30 am at the Society’s offices, Suite 800, Cogswell Tower, 2000 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS.

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Notice of Receivership: H. Edward Patterson

The Complaints Investigation Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society gives notice that, further to H. Edward Patterson’s suspension from practice on June 3, 2024, pursuant to Regulation 4.5.1 under the Legal Profession Act, it has resolved that it is in the public interest to appoint Kelly Mittelstadt as Receiver for the law practice of H. Edward Patterson, pursuant to Section 51(1) of the Legal Profession Act.

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Council approves resignation of Peter Planetta

On September 27, 2024 Council approved the resignation of Peter Planetta.

The NOVA SCOTIA BARRISTERS’ SOCIETY gives notice that Peter Planetta, of Halifax, Nova Scotia has been permitted to resign from the Nova Scotia Barristers Society pursuant to Regulations 5.8.1, 5.8.9 and 5.8.10  of the Legal Profession Act, effective September 27, 2024.

Award for Mi’kmaq & Indigenous Peoples Excellence in the Legal Profession (AMIE): nominations open

We are 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.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day – September 30; Mi’kmaw History Month starting October 1

Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society offices will be closed on Monday, September 30, 2024 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. October 1, 2024 marks the beginning of Nova Scotia’s 31st Mi’kmaw History Month.

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Inspiring Future Indigenous Black & Mi’kmaq Lawyers Internship Pathways APPLICATIONS OPEN 

Inspiring Future Indigenous Black & Mi’kmaq Lawyers Internship Pathways - Applications are now open to grades 10, 11, and 12 students—across Nova Scotia—who self-identify as Indigenous, Mi'kmaq, African Nova Scotian, or are of African descent.

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