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Introducing the New Law Society President and Vice President

The benchers of the Law Society of Manitoba are pleased to announce the election of Kyle Dear as its 105th President. The benchers are also pleased to announce the election […]

2024 Articling Survey: Cross-Provincial Comparison

In 2024, the Law Societies of Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society surveyed articling students and new lawyers as well as principals, mentors and recruiters. […]

2025 Richard J. Scott Award Announcement

  Community News Announcement Congratulations Karen Busby  

Reflecting on a Decade of the TRC Calls to Action

On June 2, 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its Executive Summary and 94 Calls to Action. Among them, Call to Action 27 urged the legal profession […]

Report Claims Now

Important Reminder for the Profession: Remember to report all potential insurance claims before your new Professional Liability Insurance Policy comes into effect on July 1, 2025. If you are aware […]

Insurance for Claims Over $1 Million

Important Reminder for the Profession: It depends on your practice, but some lawyers and firms really do need insurance coverage in excess of the mandatory $1 Million policy. Applications for […]

Bencher By-Election – Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025, Updated May 21, 2025 A Bencher By-Election will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 in order to fill two vacant positions in the City […]

Gratitude for 2024 CPD Volunteer Contributors

See the list of our generous contributors As our attention turns to a new year full of possibilities, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on 2024. Once again, […]

Legal Fees and the Children’s Special Allowance Class Action Settlement

Claims under The Children’s Special Allowance class action settlement opened on January 6.  Under this settlement agreement, any child who was in care in Manitoba between January 1, 2005 and […]

Public Information Sessions on Client Rights and Lawyer Services

What is considered good service from your lawyer? When can they stop representing you? Get answers to these questions and more by attending a free public information session about a […]