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1Legal Information Topics

Online payday loans

As of May 1, 2012, internet payday lenders must have a license to give online payday loans in Nova Scotia, and must follow Nova Scotia’s Consumer Protection Act rules for payday loans. Online payday lenders must also have a storefront location in Nova Scotia.…

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Lorne Clarke, QC Access to Justice Award

AwardThe Award is named in honour of Lorne O. Clarke, QC former Chief Justice of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, past member of LISNS Board of Directors and a long time supporter of access to justice and public legal education. Congratulations to the 2012 winner, lawyer Raymond Wagner! The Access…

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3Legal News

Accident benefits go up

  Nova Scotia motor vehicle accident benefits increased on April 1, 2012.  Accident benefits under your auto insurance policy cover you and/or passengers involved in a motor vehicle crash. They include medical and rehabilitation expenses,  death benefits and funeral expenses, and loss of incom…

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4Highlight Event

LUNCH for LISNS Online Auction 2012

Welcome to LISNS Online Auction!! We have over $28,200 in items up for grabs. For the list of items, some details on the auction and to place your bid....…

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Upcoming Events

  • 30 May
    Dealing with divorce 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

    Presented by the Family Law Information Centre (FLIC) at the Supreme Court, Family Division. At this free information session you will get information about divorces, including how to start one, and how

  • 08 Jun
    Access to Justice for Women in NS 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM

    How do we improve access to justice for women in Nova Scotia? Organized by the Gender Equity Committee of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, this event is an opportunity for community groups & members

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