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The Honourable Andromache Karakatsanis delivered the plenary speech at the CBA-NS 2025 Annual Conference. Her speech highlighted the value the Supreme Court places on the rule of law, and what that principle means in the contemporary context.

The Fall sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature concluded in early October with the introduction of key legislative changes aimed at modernizing laws and improving the efficiency of the justice system.

CBA-NS Branch Awards presented at the 2025 President's Reception, on September 8, 2025.

As we begin a new membership year on September 1, CBA-NS President Abha Romkey shares what lies ahead.

CBA Nova Scotia is pleased to announce its 2025–26 Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2025.   

Nova Scotia Legal Aid’s (‘NSLA’) increased the rates of pay and preparation hours for private bar lawyers representing legal aid clients.

At the Canadian Bar Association – Nova Scotia (CBA-NS) Branch, we have the immense privilege of attracting exceptional members to our Board from throughout the Nova Scotia legal community.

Congratulations to Noah Archibald, this year's CBA-NS Scholarship recipient, recognized for academic excellence and commitment to advancing justice and equality in Nova Scotia.

Cautions and considerations for incorporating GenAI into legal practice.

Branch Awards presented at the 2024 Bench & Bar Dinner, June 20, 2024

Historically, NDAs were used to protect trade secrets. However, NDAs are now being used to silence victims of abuse and discrimination.

Welcome from your 2023-2024 President

A Year in Review by Kathleen McManus, KC

CBA-NS Announces Recent Award Recipients

Emma Marie MacIntosh, CBA-NS Branch Young Lawyers Chair

Adjudicator Tuma Young, KC, discusses how drafting a first decision in Mi'kmaw represents a small step in implementing the TRC's calls to action.

CBA AGM resolution results in overwhelming majority approval to prevent misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Cases of Abuse & Harassment

Each year, the Canadian Bar Association Nova Scotia Branch recognizes our members, and community organizations, for their service to the legal profession and the promotion of equity and access to justice.

Current diversity requirements in Canadian law is limited to disclosure obligations aimed at making the diversity of a corporation’s governance and leadership team transparent to all stakeholders.

As Nova Scotia lawyers, we are dismayed by the recent decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which represents a landmark step backwards for American law.

Participation sought for Saint Mary’s University research study

Property values across Nova Scotia are increasing exponentially. Despite pandemic-related protections for renters, Halifax, Nova Scotia continues to experience the highest monthly rent increases in Canada.

Tips for accommodating mental disability among you employees.

Access counselling at no cost through Nova Scotia Lawyer’s Assistance Program.

How employers are likely to continue justifying them.

Judging, parenting, and living through a pandemic.

Since COVID-19 arrived in early 2020, its effects have been uniquely felt throughout the justice system. In Nova Scotia, part of the pandemic response has been a new reliance on phone and video conferencing by the Courts in many proceedings.

Women lawyers, having smashed through the “glass ceiling”, are still facing barriers to success early in their careers.

Corrine Sparks has been a steadfast advocate for the rights of racially disenfranchised people within our legal system.

Adams v. Nova Institution, McKinnon Estate v. Cadegan and Disability Rights Coalition v. Nova Scotia.

Each year, the Nova Scotia Branch recognizes our members, and community organizations, for their service to the legal profession and the promotion of equity and access to justice. During our 2021 Annual Conference, we were pleased to present three awards to very deserving recipients.