Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

Episode 2: Family Law 101

Hosts, Meghan and Kiara, speak with special guest Nicholas LeBlanc (Legal Information Counsellor with LISNS) to clarify misconceptions about family law in Nova Scotia. The law talked about in this episode was current as of March 1, 2021. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take in your situation.

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

Episode 5: Gentrification and Accessibility of Rentals in Nova Scotia

Haley sits down with Diana Ginn, Schulich School of Law, to explain what Gentrification is and how it happens. She continues her discussion with special guest Ahmed Issa Farah to explore the challenges of trying to find accessible rentals in Nova Scotia.

The law talked about in this episode was current as of June 2020. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take in your situation.

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

Episode 3: Navigating Neighbour Disputes

Things happen from time to time, Neighbour disputes can happen. Haley and special guest, Leslie Dunn discuss common issues and how to proactively prevent conflicts between neighbours.

The law talked about in this episode was current as of June 2020. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take in your situation.

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

Episode 1: Family Law 101

Hosts, Meghan and Kiara, speak with special guest Nicholas LeBlance (Legal Information Counsellor with LISNS) to clarify misconceptions about family law in Nova Scotia. The law talked about in this episode was current as of February 10, 2021. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take in your situation.

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talks about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

Episode 4 - Dealing with disputes with your landlord

In this episode, Haley welcomes Program Director for Renters Ed, Tenant Resource Centre, Leslie Dunn. They discuss potential conflicts that may arise between the tenant and the landlord, and effective solutions to prevent and resolve conflict.

The law talked about in this episode was current as of June 2020. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take in your situation.

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

Episode 2: Costs your can expect as a tenant; Navigating Neighbour Disputes.

In this episode, Haley chats with guest professor Diana Ginn of the Schulich School of Law regarding the rights and protections to the tenant for rental increases, security deposits, and more. They also examine what questions you should ask your prospective landlord.

The law talked about in this episode was current as of June 2020. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take in your situation.

LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talks about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.

Episode 1: Introduction. The law talked about in this episode was current as of June 2020. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way as it applies in Nova Scotia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal problem, contact a lawyer for advice about what steps you should take in your situation.