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Nova Scotia model of CPD delivery

  • March 04, 2016
  • Karen Kinley

The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society’s requirement for continuing professional development has been evolving over the past several years.

Public Sector

Chair's message: Be more engaged

  • December 11, 2015
  • Abi Lewis

There is a role for public sector lawyers to play in the work of the CBA, says Forum Chair Abi Lewis. And as a starting point, "let's be more active in the affairs of the forum."

Public Sector

Branch reports: Manitoba and Nova Scotia

  • November 17, 2015
  • Carli Owens and Karen Kinley

Carli Owens of the Manitoba Branch and Karen Kinley from Nova Scotia give us a rundown on some of the activities in their branches.

Public Sector

Bhasin v Hrynew: A duty to act in good faith or a duty not to act in bad faith?

  • November 17, 2015
  • Michael T. Pugsley & Sean Foreman

Michael T. Pugsley and Sean Foreman, lawyers with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, examine the Supreme Court’s decision in Bhasin v Hrynew, asking the question: does it create a duty to act in good faith, or the duty not to act in bad faith? There’s a significant difference, they say.

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