Welcome to LISNS Online A charitable not-for-profit organization, the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (or LISNS), has been providing Nova Scotians with information and resources about the law for more than 25 years. LISNS’ staff and volunteers believe easy access to information about the law is fundamental to a fair justice system. Quite simply, it’s why and what we do. Cliquez ici pour consulter une liste de nos publications qui sont disponsibles en français. Presione acá para saber cuales publicaciones estan disponibles en español.
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Having a pool party?
LEGAL INFORMATION TOPICS
It’s great to have your children and their friends splash about in your pool, but do you know what your legal responsibilities are as a homeowner hosting a pool party? If you don't, click here to learn more!
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Injured?SERVICE SPOTLIGHT 
Do you have questions about a personal injury? LISNS' web page on Personal Injury, sponsored by Wagners, a Serious Injury Law Firm, has great information. Many thanks to Wagners, a long time supporter of the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia, for also sponsoring our pages on medical malpractice, lost income, and slip and fall. Click here for information on any of these topics.
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Slow down and move overLEGAL NEWS
Do you know what you are supposed to do when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with its lights flashing? If you don't, you need to click here to find out more about a new Nova Scotia law.
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An ideal volunteer!VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
In 2009, Michael Maynes returned from sunny Queensland, Australia to his hometown of Halifax. In Australia, he attended Bond University where he earned a Juris Doctor with a concentration on corporate and commercial law. He also undertook research on persons with mental and physical disabilities and their experiences in the workplace. He is now studying to qualify for the Nova Scotia Bar and plans to article in Nova Scotia.
Michael’s sense of humour and work ethic make him an ideal volunteer.
His volunteer work includes finalizing the pension Q & A pages for LISNS website and helping at the Divorce Fair and the Law-Di-Dah Dinner. We hope he will participate in LISNS Play in a Day Fundraiser in October.
Michael volunteers because he feels empathy for the many Nova Scotians that LISNS helps who can’t afford legal advice. “Dealing with legal issues can be very stressful”, he says, “lots of people just need a couple of questions answered to relieve their stress. LISNS is perfect for these people”.
He adds “While volunteering for LISNS, I have been able to meet interesting people and be exposed to new areas of law. I enjoy the social interaction and think volunteering is the best way for someone to understand the city they live in.”
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
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DONATE Click here
Click on our audio player to hear why you should donate. LISNS is a registered charity that relies on funding from individuals like you. (Our core funding comes from agencies and government) We have been providing easy to understand legal information to Nova Scotians for 25 years. Your donation helps ensure we can continue.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS 
From the CRA project to a new law web portal, we are always working to help Nova Scotians get access to legal information in a variety of ways.
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