The World Justice Project is looking for participants for the WJP Rule of Law Index 2020, a quantitative assessment tool designed to offer a detailed and comprehensive picture of the extent to which countries adhere to the rule of law in practice. Each year, the WJP Rule of Law Index and other reports are constructed...
Read More...This message is provided to all members respecting the election of Benchers of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador. The election results will be announced at the Law Society Annual General Meeting on June 5, 2020. Completed nomination papers in Form 4.01A must be filed with the Executive Director at the Law Society offices no later...
Read More...We were asked to seek clarification on the meaning of “imminent” as stated in s. 5 of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Notice to the Profession and General Public, which states: 5. The Court registry will accept electronic filings (via email or fax) where a statutory deadline, or limitation period under the Limitations...
Read More...We have received several inquiries about issues arising with respect to Support Enforcement. In response to inquiries relating to Support Enforcement Matters, the Court has directed us to the following link: Support Enforcement The note specifically states that: Payors who have lost their job due to COVID-19 pandemic are expected to continue paying support as...
Read More...As of Monday, March 30, 2020 the Provincial Court will not be operating from its Courthouses. Public access is unavailable. For more info visit http://court.nl.ca Revised COVID-19 Operational Plan – Provincial Court – Supplemental Information
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