A Hearing Panel of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society issued a decision on July 17, 2017 finding Lyle Howe guilty of professional misconduct and professional incompetence. The Hearing Panel issued its decision and resolution on sanction on October 20, 2017. On September 16, 2023, Mr. Howe applied to rescind or vary the Resolution Order. The Hearing Panel has now issued its decision on this application.