News & Notices

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Court of Appeal Pays Tribute to Justice Doane Hallett

Past and present judges on the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal shared fond memories and high praise for their former colleague, The Hon. Justice J. Doane Hallett, who passed away on March 12.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal Welcomes New Justice

The Hon. Justice Robin C. M. Gogan, previously a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Cape Breton, is the newest judge of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Review Committee to Investigate Provincial Court Judge
​​​​​​​The Hon. Deborah K. Smith, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, in her capacity as Acting Chair of the Nova Scotia Judicial Council, will empanel a Review Committee to investigate concerns raised about Provincial Court Judge Alain Bégin.
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Apply to be a Law Clerk with the Court of Appeal

The application process for the 2024-25 Court of Appeal clerkship opportunities is now open. 

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. AST on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.  

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