Law Society’s 2020 budget decreases annual fees for lawyers and paralegals Convocation approved the Law Society’s 2020 budget, which decreases the annual fees that lawyers and paralegals will pay. Next year, lawyers will see a decrease of $135, for an annual fee of $2,066, while paralegals will see a decrease of $109, for an annual fee of $1,006. Full story. Full Report.
Rules amended to extend exemption from conflict of interest standard Convocation amended the lawyers’ conduct rules to extend the modified conflict of interest standard to LAO lawyers who provide short-term legal services and lawyers who provide short-term legal services under the auspices of a clinical education course or program. Full story. Full report.
Additional news items Jonathan Rosenthal elected as bencher LibraryCo Inc. 2020 budget approved By-laws 11 and 12 amended Proposed by-law amendments re: anti-money laundering requirements deferred
Strategic Planning Update (in camera)
Treasurer’s Remarks
Election of Bencher
Consent Agenda - Motion
Audit and Finance Committee Report
For Information
Professional Regulation Committee Report
Treasurer’s Report (in camera)
Equity and Indigenous Affairs Committee/Comité sur l’équité et les affaires autochtones Report
Professional Development and Competence Committee Report
Tribunal Committee Report