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Employment Opportunity: Trust Compliance Auditor – The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador

August 2, 2022 [Jobs]

The Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador, the legal profession’s regulatory body responsible for the protection of the public interest, is seeking a Trust Compliance Auditor (permanent position). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Executive Director and in consultation with the Director of Professional Responsibility, the Trust Compliance Auditor plans, organizes, leads, and manages t

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NOTICE TO THE PROFESSION AND GENERAL PUBLIC: NEW WEBSITE FOR THE SUPREME COURT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR

August 9, 2022 [NL Courts]

The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador will be launching its new website on August 9, 2022. The new website may be found here: https://court.nl.ca/supreme/ On the new site, you will continue to find information about the Court; news and notices; the Court’s docket; information for those attending Court or seeking access to Court records;...

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Employment Opportunity: Lawyer – Benson Buffett

August 9, 2022 [Jobs]

As one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest independent law firms, Benson Buffett is looking to recruit talented and enthusiastic lawyers to add to its corporate/commercial and litigation groups. Working with a team of exceptional directors, associates and staff you’ll be given the support you need to fast-track your legal career. Benson Buffett’s team has extensive...

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A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Construction Contracts Webinar – Available in English and French

August 3, 2022 [Continuing Professional Development]

The Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents. We have heard your questions and are ready to provide simple yet comprehensive answers! These author-led sessions are designed to explain the underlying principles behind...

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CCDC Division 00 Document Webinar – Available in English and French

August 3, 2022 [Continuing Professional Development]

In October, CCDC launched CCDC Document Webinars, an exciting new initiative aimed at providing information and guidance about the content and use of our standard construction documents. We have heard your questions and are ready to provide simple yet comprehensive answers! These author-led sessions are designed to explain the underlying principles behind CCDC documents and...

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Employment Opportunity: LEGAL ADJUSTER – WorkplaceNL

August 2, 2022 [Jobs]

LEGAL ADJUSTER Competition Number: 22 30 01 Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time Position Status: Bargaining (NAPE) Location: St. John’s, NL Closing Date: August 26, 2022 Salary Scale: $65,984 – $72,797 (516 Hay Points) About us At WorkplaceNL, we work with employers, stakeholders, and our community partners to provide occupational health and safety education and help...

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Minister Hogan Announces Queen’s Counsel Appointments

August 1, 2022 [Law Society]

The Honourable John Hogan, QC, Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General, is pleased to announce the province’s newest appointments to the Queen’s Counsel by the Lieutenant Governor in Council. The honourary title of Queen’s Counsel recognizes senior lawyers for exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession. These lawyers have served a...

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International Organization for Judicial Training Conference – October 30, 2022

August 1, 2022 [Continuing Professional Development, Law Society]

The 10th Conference of the International Organization for Judicial Training is being held in Ottawa from October 30 to November 3, 2022 and the National Judicial Institute is hosting the conference. The theme, Effective Judicial Education: Understanding Vulnerable Populations, will have plenary sessions, panel discussions, and workshops that will look at three broad topics: ensuring effective...

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