@APTLAssoc

Account of the Atlantic Provinces Trial Lawyers Association.

 Atlantic Provinces, Canada
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Joined October 2009
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ICYMI: The Supreme Court of NS approved amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules related to expert opinions: courts.ns.ca/Civil_Procedure… An updated version of the official consolidated Rules is expected in the coming weeks @NS_Justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @nsfamilylaw #LawyersNS
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In light of record-breaking #COVID19 cases & the highly transmissible #Omicron variant, the Supreme Court of NS has suspended jury trials until Jan. 17/22: courts.ns.ca/News_of_Courts/… Anyone who received a summons will be deferred to a later date @NS_Justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid
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In light of recent #COVID19 outbreaks in NS & the threat of #Omicron, the NS Courts are increasing physical distancing requirements in all courthouses & courtrooms, effective Monday, Dec. 20: courts.ns.ca/documents/Court… @NS_Justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @nsfamilylaw @APTLAssoc
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Happy to chat about your project idea to improve legal knowledge on PEI - just pop a note to [email protected] and we will set up a time to chat. #funding #pei #grants #peifunding #peinews
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#ICYMI The Society’s Library has reopened on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Learn more about the Library’s appointment system ow.ly/tCuQ50GWrbu
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#LawyersNS Have you registered for tomorrow's Solo & Small Firm Conference? Hear from Society & LIANS staff and colleagues at this virtual event held from 9 AM-4 PM. Learn more ow.ly/9nFG50GQ7lA
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To support frontline staff who work with vulnerable Nova Scotians, @LegalInfoNS is offering a probate webinar on Dec. 1, including info on the legal rights & responsibilities of individuals when a person close to them passes away. Register at us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… @ns_justice
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Deadline for funding has been extended to January 15th. We would be happy to provide a short overview of the program...just get in touch #pei lawfoundationpei.ca
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The NS Court of Appeal has updated its instructions for electronic filing documents in that Court: courts.ns.ca/Appeal_Court/do… This version includes guidelines for formatting, hyperlinks & bookmarks @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @Advocates_Soc @APTLAssoc @LegalInfoNS @NS_Justice
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Att: #LawyersNS! If you're planning to appear in the NS Court of Appeal this upcoming term, please review the updated Practice Directive for Appeal Proceedings during the #COVID19 pandemic: courts.ns.ca/Appeal_Court/do… @NS_Justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @Advocates_Soc @APTLAssoc
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The Supreme Court rules that the City of Nelson can be held responsible for injuries caused by its snow clearing decisions. Read our plain-language summary here: scc-csc.ca/case-dossier/cb/2… #liability #cdnlaw
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2/2 For more information on the process to apply to attend a court proceeding in person, please go to courts.ns.ca/News_of_Courts/… @NS_Justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @nsfamilylaw @NSLegalAid @APTLAssoc #COVID19NS
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1/2 Effective Oct. 18, 2021, #physicaldistancing requirements in courthouses & courtrooms will be reduced. This will allow more people to attend court in person, provided the judge has approved attendance @ns_justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @nsfamilylaw @NSLegalAid @APTLAssoc #COVID19NS
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ICYMI: Disposable medical #masks, rather than reusable cloth masks, are required in all public areas of NS courthouses. For more information on our masking protocol, go to courts.ns.ca/News_of_Courts/… @NS_Justice @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @NSBS @nsfamilylaw @APTLAssoc #covid19ns #LawyersNS
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Our latest @supremeadvocacy weekly newsletter is out with decisions by the #SCC in 8 leaves to appeal and our choice for court of appeal decision of the week. Plus, we feature a Fantasy Courts season 6 recap. Best of luck to all our players in season 7! buff.ly/3FoXyfs
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You cannot file an appeal simply because you did not like the decision that was made in your case. Only certain kinds of errors can be appealed. You also cannot file an appeal to have another chance to present your case or do a better job of presenting your case. @CourtsNS_News
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This notice has been updated to reflect the Province's decision to recognize the #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation: courts.ns.ca/documents/NSPC_… Courthouses across #NovaScotia will be closed on Sept. 30 #LawyersNS @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @NS_Justice @nsfamilylaw @APTLAssoc
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The Hon. Justice Frank P. Hoskins, a former judge of the Provincial Court, has been appointed to the Supreme Court of NS: courts.ns.ca/documents/NSSC_… Congratulations on this exciting next stage of your legal career! @NS_Justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @APTLAssoc @SchulichLaw
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Counsel are not required to file original paper copies of any documents filed electronically in the Supreme Court (General Div) since April 28/21, except for sworn documents, like affidavits: courts.ns.ca/News_of_Courts/… @NS_Justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @Advocates_Soc @APTLAssoc
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1/2 The Supreme Court is expanding the services available under the current essential services model: courts.ns.ca/News_of_Courts/… Starting May 25, non-urgent matters that can be held virtually will proceed @NS_Justice @NSBS @CBA_NS @NSLegalAid @Advocates_Soc @APTLAssoc #COVID19
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