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save the date for ssfc 2012
Save the date for the 2012 LIANS Risk and Practice Management Program Solo and Small Firm Conference on Friday, November 23, 2012 from 9am to 4pm at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax. Participation in the SSFC 2012 will count as 6 hours of CPD.
download fillable CPD tracking form
In order to facilitate the organization of your 12 mandatory CPD hours (beginning June 1, 2012), LIANS has developed this fillable CPD tracking form which also features a handy requirements chart on the reverse for quick reference.
Save it to your desktop - your information will be at the ready for entry in your Annual Lawyer Report.
Weve moved!
Please note, as of Monday, April 2, 2012, our new address is:
Lawyers' Insurance Association of Nova Scotia
Cogswell Tower
801–2000 Barrington Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3K1
Our telephone (902 423 1300) and fax (902 421 1822) numbers remain the same.
New Capital Infrastructure Charge Bylaw – Town of Mahone Bay
Please be advised that on February 16, 2012, the town of Mahone Bay passed the Capital Infrastructure Charge Bylaw. This charge will be included on all future tax certificates as it is a lien on a property. Read the full Bylaw #44 below. You are asked to contact clerk@townofmahonebay.ca or call 902-624-8327 if you have any questions or require further information.
Update to acceptance criteria for documents executed by a corporation
In May 2011, the Registrar General provided instructions to the LRO's with respect to execution of corporate affidavits, impacting releases of mortgages. Please read the following update to these guidelines, providing more detail and clarification for staff. The guidelines have been highlighted to show what information has changed from the previous distributed version.
Read Update to Acceptance Criteria for Documents Executed by a Corporation
Amendment to Land Registration Regulations - Form 6A
The Land Registration General Regulations have been amended effective Tuesday February 21, 2012 to exempt the fee of $85.18 charged on the recording of a Form 6A. This form is used by authorized lawyers to correct errors or omissions in information previously submitted with a certificate of legal effect.
Early Discount for ABA TECHSHOW®
Register before February 17, 2012 to receive an early bird discount of $200 for the ABA TECHSHOW® in Chicago from March 29-31, 2012!
Save the date for the 2012 ABA TECHSHOW
Learn about social media, managing documents more efficiently in the “cloud” and operating a law firm virtually - the ABA TECHSHOW® is dedicated to helping you understand what technology will best suit your needs.
Attend the Conference on a full SuperPass - with ten Nova Scotia registrations, each member will pay only $497.50 USD per person!
Proposed Amendments to Real Estate and Family Law Standards
The Professional Standards Real Estate and Family Law Committees are seeking input from the membership on proposed amendments to Real Estate Standard 3.11 and proposed new Family Law Standards with respect to Adoption and to Assisted Human Reproduction. You can review these proposed amendments and their rationale here:
registration now open for LIANS 2011 solo and small firm conference
The 3rd Annual LIANS Risk and Practice Management Conference for Solo and Small Firms will take place on November 21, 2011 from 9am to 4pm in the Atlantic Ballroom at the Westin Nova Scotian hotel in Halifax. Featured sessions on Fact Patterns of Risk Management, Ethical Duties and the Incoming Code of Professional Conduct, Succession Planning, Red Flags of Fraud, as well as a vendor expo. View itinerary here.
Online registration is now available.
Cost is $250 + tax
Changes to Condominium Act Effective September 1, 2011
The Condominium Act has been amended. As of September 1, 2011, developers, lawyers and condominium corporations will need to comply with the amendments to the Act and also new requirements in the Condominium Regulations. These changes are designed to improve consumer protection for condominium owners and the administration of condominium corporations.
Read related resources provided by Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations ...
Save the date for 2011 Solo/Small Firm conference
Save the date for LIANS' 2011 Solo and Small Firm Conference on November 21, 2011 from 9am to 4pm at the Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax.
Feedback requested by July 24 for limitation of actions act
Feedback from the legal community, professional associations, and other interested Nova Scotians has been requested on the suggested changes to the Limitation of Actions Act.
Please review the documents provided below and provide feedback, electronically or in writing by July 24, 2011.
Kentville Access Centre & Land Registration Office - Closure and Move
The Kentville Access Nova Scotia Centre, 28 Aberdeen Street, and the Kings County Land Registration Office, formerly of 87 Cornwallis Street is now located at 5 Shylah Drive, Kentville.
Acceptance Criteria for Documents Executed by a Corporation
The Registrar General has recently provided instructions to the LRO's with respect to execution of corporate affidavits. You should review this memo carefully.
Sydney Land Registration Office - Moving June 20
On Monday, June 20 the Sydney Land Registration Office will be open at its new location:
June 1st increase for Nova Scotia user fees
Lawyers are advised that they must to clear their e-Submission worksheets by 11:30pm on May 31, 2011, as user fees increase effective Wednesday June 1, 2011. For more information,
New twist to collaborative divorce scam
There have recently been a few developments to the collaborative family law scam that give an air of legitimacy to these types of frauds.
Fake law firm site targeting lawyers
A new level of sophistication has been added to the bad cheque scam, where lawyers across Canada have reported contact from a fake Toronto-based law firm named Wagner Elliot LLP, accompanied by a seemingly legitimate web site for their “firm”. It is now known to be a ‘mirror’ of the legitimate site for a law firm located in England named Alan Lowe & Co. Solicitors, and even features the same lawyers’ names and photos.
Amendments to real estate legislation
Amendments to the Real Estate Trading Act introduced today, May 5, clarify that real estate agents must provide details of their fees in writing before clients sign an agreement.
APPLY TO THE NEWLY EXPANDED MENTORSHIP PROGRAM
As a result of the positive feedback and interest in the mentorship program, we have now decided to accept applications on an ongoing basis. The expanded program allows all lawyers to become involved and experience the advantages and opportunities a mentorship program provides.
Changes to Crown land release certificates
An amendment introduced yesterday, April 19th may allow the province to release ownership of some ungranted Crown lands.
Good Friday and Easter Sunday Store Hours
Nova Scotians are reminded that most stores and retail businesses will be closed Good Friday, April 22 and Easter Sunday, April 24. Businesses and services such as smaller drug stores and grocery stores, gas stations ...
Mentorship program launch
On Wednesday, April 6th, the LIANS and NSBS Mentorship Program was officially launched with a reception that not only introduced the program to the participants but allowed them an opportunity to meet each other.
Parcel register correction processing changes effective April 11, 2011
Changes are being made in the processing and display of corrections or updates using Forms 6A, 49, 21 (change of name & correction of a misspelling of name), 24 (code 451), and 17A, which are submitted to correct or update an existing entry for a current interest or to add an interest that had been omitted in error.
Province makes assessment appeals more accessible
The Province is moving to ensure businesses and homeowners can have their assessment appeals heard in a timely manner. Effective April 1, the province is increasing the per-diem rate for lawyers who sit on the Regional Assessment Appeal Court to $300 per half-day session, from $165.
Proposed amendments to Real Estate Standard 1.7
The Professional Standards (Real Estate) Committee is seeking input from the membership on proposed amendments to Real Estate Standard 1.7.
Early Discount for ABA TECHSHOW®
Register before February 25, 2011 to receive an early bird discount of $200 for the ABA TECHSHOW® in Chicago from April 11-13, 2011!
Law Reform Commission recommends abolition of the Rule Against Perpetuities:
On January 4, the Law Reform Commission of Nova Scotia released its Final Report on the Rule Against Perpetuities.
Nova Scotia (Attorney General) v. Brill (Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, Intervenor) 2010 NSCA 69
Please read the following decision released September 9, 2010.
Lawyer Licensing Database
To confirm the status and contact information for a lawyer in Canada or some US states ...
disruption to zoning confirmation services
Read the following notice on HRM Office Closure and Relocation
transition rules and divorce packages
Please read the following “Notice to the Profession: Family Division”
information on changes to criteria for judgments
Read “Changes to Acceptance Criteria for Judgment Related Documents” from the Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations, Deputy Registrar General.
Reviewing Title and Uses
We are pleased to distribute “Water Lots, Watercourses & Wetlands (Nova Scotia): an Aide Memoire for Reviewing Title and Uses” by Garth C. Gordon QC.
New counselling service provider
Human Solutions is our counselling, health and wellness services provider.