The Public Prosecutions Division, Department of Justice and Public Safety advises that Crown Attorneys are actively reviewing prosecution matters and communicating with defence counsel to identify matters that can reasonably...
Read More...We have been advised that the Temporary Alternate Witnessing of Documents Act has received Royal Assent. As a result, it is now in force along with Law Society Rule 18....
Read More...For your information, please find attached a copy of the Gazette published today. You will note that it includes: Temporary Variation of Statutory Deadlines Order issued pursuant to section 6...
Read More...The Board would like to provide updates about several recent developments. Any questions related to these or any other general inquiries should be addressed to the Secretary to the Chair...
Read More...We have been advised by the Department of Children, Seniors and Social Development that certain time periods outlined in the Children, Youth and Families Act and the Adult Protection Act...
Read More...There are still many questions around the obligations of a commissioner for oaths in these times of social distancing. In general, the requirements for administering an oath continue to apply....
Read More...As noted in our email of April 1, 2020, the House of Assembly has passed the Temporary Variation of Statutory Deadlines Act (the “Act”) which can be found online at:...
Read More...Members continue to ask questions about their obligations under the Wills Act – here is some guidance. Without a legislative amendment, the requirements for drafting a valid will under the...
Read More...We have an update with respect to the status of our recent consultations with the government. Temporary Variation of Statutory Deadlines Act The House of Assembly has passed the Temporary...
Read More...Dear Law Society members, As we collectively deal with the upheaval in our lives wrought by the COVID-19 virus, we wanted to reach out again to assure you that the...
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