News
May 10, 2012
The Law Society of Saskatchewan is inviting applications for appointment
to the Queen's Counsel Selection Committee.
May 8, 2012
On May 4, 2012, the Government of Saskatchewan announced that
Darin Clayton Chow
has been appointed a judge of the Provincial Court for
Yorkton.
May 7, 2012
The Law Society of Saskatchewan issued a
notice of interim suspension in the discipline matter
of Kristian Eggum.
The Queen's Bench Bar Judicial Council is a forum for members of
the Bar to bring forward any concerns to the Bench. A meeting
of the committee is scheduled for the end of May and members are
invited to bring forward any items for the Agenda. Members
are not required to participate in the meeting, however, your
issues or concerns will be discussed by committee members.
Please email your Agenda items by May 22nd to Liz
at llynchuk@lawsociety.sk.ca.
Professional liability insurance for Saskatchewan lawyers is
provided through a reciprocal insurance exchange known as Canadian
Lawyers Insurance Association (CLIA). The Law Society has
representation on the CLIA board through appointment of a board
member and an alternate. There is currently a position
open for the alternate.
May 4, 2012
Wireless
Internet Available In Select Court Facilities - Effective
immediately wireless internet is available in Regina, Saskatoon and
La Ronge Provincial Courts as well as in the Regina Court House on
Victoria Avenue. Wireless internet is available within the court
houses to the general public, although visitor guidelines continue
to prohibit the use of electronic devices in the courtrooms by
members of the public. An enhanced wireless internet service
(faster speed and no restrictions as to content) is available for
lawyers only. The purpose of the enhanced wireless service is to
facilitate legal research. Lawyers may access the service by using
the password located in the Members' Section of the Law Society
website. It is anticipated that this password will change
a few times a year. When the password is changed the new
password will be posted on the Members' Section of the Law Society
website.
ISC is making changes in
response to new debt enforcement legislation expected to come
into effect on May 28, 2012.
May 3, 2012
The Law Society of Saskatchewan Hearing Committee issued
notice of hearing in the discipline matter of Rodney
Charles Simaluk.
April 25, 2012
The Law Reform
Commission of Saskatchewan has recently released the following
final reports, which are forwarded to the Minister of Justice as
proposals:
April 13, 2012
ISC's Corporate Registry: Share Structures - As the legal
community may be aware, share structures have become lengthier and
more complex over time. ISC is continually looking for ways to
improve efficiencies and ensure greater consistency in the way
documents are being reviewed and processed.
Please be reminded that ISC only reviews the following portions
of share structure submissions:
- Class of shares
- Maximum number of shares the corporation is authorized to
issue
- Voting rights for each class of share
Please ensure that all statutory requirements are met prior to
submitting documents to ISC for processing.
April 12, 2012
The Court of Appeal has implemented mandatory electronic filing
of documents on April 2, 2012. The move to mandatory e-filing
will result in changes to existing Civil Practice Directive No. 3
and No. 6. The Court is presently finalizing the new practice
directives and will provide further notification to Law Society
members once that process is complete. Any questions about
mandatory e-filing and/or the practice directives should be
addressed to the Court's Registrar at mbaldwin@sasklawcourts.ca.
April 5, 2012
The Law Society of Saskatchewan
has released written reasons on penalty in relation to Daniel
Tapp.
