Society news
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New Society leadership: President Julia Cornish QC
Friday, June 16, 2017 @ 01:24 pmThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society welcomed its new leadership for the coming year during the 2017 NSBS Annual Meeting, which took place on June 17 at the SchRead More >
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Call to the Bar: 74 new lawyers in Nova Scotia
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Code of Professional Conduct: enhanced content now available
Monday, May 29, 2017 @ 04:41 pmThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is moving toward a new model of regulating legal services, in a manner that is risk focused, proactive, principled and proportionate. The goals of this approach include enhancing the quality of legal services and encouraging ethical legal practice.Read More >
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Notice of Adjournment: Lyle Howe (re 2017 charges)
Thursday, May 25, 2017 @ 03:41 pmBy agreement of the parties and by order of the Hearing Committee Chair pursuant to regulation 9.9.3, the proceedings against Lyle Howe with respect to the complaint dated April 13, 2017 are adjourned, subject to several terms.Read More >
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Notice of Referral to Hearing: Lyle Howe
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 @ 02:56 pmThe Hearing Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society will hold a hearing respecting new charges against Lyle Howe, a suspended member of the Society, at a date and time to be determined.Read More >
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Annual fees for 2017-2018
Monday, May 1, 2017 @ 04:26 pmAt its meeting on April 28, Council approved the Society’s Operating and Capital Budgets for 2017-2018, and set the fees necessary for the membership year beginning July 1, 2017.Read More >
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Results of the 2017 At Large Election for Council
Monday, April 24, 2017 @ 05:45 pmThree Council members were elected on April 24 in the Society’s At Large Election, and will begin their two-year terms following the 2017 Annual Meeting on June 17.Read More >
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Message from the President: NSBS Executive Director change in 2018
Thursday, April 20, 2017 @ 05:04 pmMessage from R. Daren Baxter QC, TEP, President, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Dear Members,Read More >
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Notice of Custodianship: David T.R. Parker QC
Thursday, April 13, 2017 @ 11:53 amThe Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society hereby gives notice that David T.R. Parker QC passed away on March 5, 2017. Any inquiries from clients of Mr. Parker or members of the public concerning client files or matters should be directed to the Custodian appointed to this practice:Read More >
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Results of the 2017 Halifax District Election for Council
Monday, March 20, 2017 @ 04:56 pmFour Council members were elected on March 20 in the Society’s Halifax District Election, and will begin their two-year terms following the 2017 Annual Meeting on June 17.Read More >