Society news
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Society launches new and improved website
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 @ 11:22 amThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is pleased to launch its new and improved website. With its contemporary design, clear navigation and fresh content, the site is more user friendly and provides greater transparency to the work of the Society. Read More >
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Law society rules to fight money laundering are effective, says B.C. Supreme Court
Thursday, October 6, 2011 @ 03:11 pmThe regulation of the legal profession by Canada’s law societies provides an effective and constitutional anti-money laundering and terrorist financing regime, the British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled.Read More >
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2011 Distinguished Service Award: Robert G. MacKeigan QC
Monday, September 26, 2011 @ 01:00 pmThe Society is pleased to announce that Robert (Robbie) G. MacKeigan QC has received the 2011 Distinguished Service Award. President Daniel M. Campbell QC made the presentation at the special 2011 Recognition Reception, held after Council on Friday, September 23.Read More >
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Smaller Council for 2011-2013
Thursday, May 5, 2011 @ 12:00 amA leaner new Council of 21 members will govern regulation of the legal profession for the next two years, a substantial reduction from the current complement of 33 members.Read More >
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Professional Standards for the Practice of Family Law now in effect in Nova Scotia
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 12:00 amThe Professional Standards for the Practice of Family Law have now been approved by the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Council, effective March 25, 2011.Read More >
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Counsel for members who are the subject of complaints investigation
Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 12:00 amThe Professional Responsibility department investigates complaints of conduct unbecoming, incompetence, professional misconduct or incapacity with respect to a lawyer’s practice of law. Read More >
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Pathway to licensure for internationally trained lawyers
Thursday, January 20, 2011 @ 12:00 amThe Nova Scotia Barristers' Society is pleased to present a pathway diagram for internationally trained lawyers who are interested in becoming lawyers in Nova Scotia.Read More >
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Legal Profession Act amended
Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 12:00 amAmendments to the Legal Profession Act were passed in December during the recent sitting of the Legislature.Read More >
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