The sanctions had a ‘sufficiently public character’ to fall under court’s supervisory jurisdiction
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Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society releases racial equity survey report
It highlights racial discrimination and harassment findings in Nova Scotia’s legal profession
NS Court of Appeal dismisses motion to recuse judge in child support appeal
The court emphasized that judicial impartiality is strongly presumed
Ian Hutchison and James Van Wart appointed as judges of Nova Scotia Provincial Court
They both have extensive experience in criminal law
Nova Scotia Supreme Court discharges bankrupt with $484,000 debt to tax authority
Decision finds miscalculation by CRA in relation to personal income tax debt
Nova Scotia Supreme Court orders woman to vacate trust property after long-term partner dies
Ruling finds her unlawfully living in property worth multi-millions without trustee’s consent
Nova Scotia Supreme Court denies mother’s relocation request in child custody case
Removing children from old school and community would not be in their best interests, court says
Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society prepares for strategic planning amid challenges and change
Strategic planning environmental scan addresses economic, technological, sociopolitical issues
NS Supreme Court assumes jurisdiction and converts employment dispute into full trial
The court emphasized the risk of conflicting decisions if the action was split across jurisdictions
Independent Monitor reports slow progress in Nova Scotia’s disability housing remedy implementation
The province’s first-year efforts have been ‘slower and more uneven’ than the government’s plan