Society news
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Succession planning requirement
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 @ 04:33 pmSuccession planning requirementRead More >
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Annual fees for 2018-2019: Due by June 30, 2018
Monday, May 7, 2018 @ 08:59 amAt its meeting on April 27, Council approved the Society’s Operating and Capital Budgets for 2018-2019, and set the fees necessary for the membership year beginning July 1, 2018. Invoices and notices of Preauthorized Payment amounts will be sent to lawyers and firms in early May.Read More >
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Notice re R. Blois Colpitts
Monday, April 9, 2018 @ 09:13 amThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society hereby gives notice as follows:Read More >
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New Queen’s Counsel appointments
Thursday, April 5, 2018 @ 01:19 pmThe Society congratulates the following 14 lawyers – including one member of Council – on their new Queen's Counsel designations, announced April 3 by the Honourable Mark Furey, Minister of Justice and Attorney General:Read More >
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New process for review of staff complaint dismissals
Friday, March 9, 2018 @ 02:56 pmThe Society’s complaints process is an open and accessible means for the review, processing and investigation of complaints alleging professional misconduct, conduct unbecoming, professional incompetence or incapacity against lawyers by members of the public, the Judiciary and other lawyers.Read More >
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Halifax lawyer Carrie E. Ricker to be Second Vice-President for 2018-2019
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Notice of Custodianship: Russell Cushing, Yarmouth
Tuesday, February 6, 2018 @ 01:13 pmThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society hereby gives notice that Russell Cushing of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia passed away on January 24, 2018. Read More >
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New Law Firm Registration – what does it mean and why?
Thursday, January 25, 2018 @ 04:23 pmNew Regulations under the Legal Profession Act came into force January 2, 2018, introducing a significant development in law firm regulation: now, all new law firms in Nova Scotia must be registered before practising law and delivering legal services (see Read More >
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NOTICE OF HEARING: Duane Rhyno
Thursday, January 18, 2018 @ 02:42 pmThe Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will hold a hearing respecting charges against Duane Rhyno of Lower Sackville, a member of the Society, scheduled to commence at 8:30 am on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Society's offices, 800-2000 BarrRead More >
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Introducing: NSBS Guide for New Lawyers in Nova Scotia
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 @ 02:26 pmWhen lawyers are newly admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar, they must meet a number of regulatory requirements and make certain practice arrangements. Read More >
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