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Reminder to lawyers: The deadline for the second instalment of the indemnity fees has been extended to August 31.
Law Society suspends West Vancouver lawyer Douglas Joseph William Hammond
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Law Society suspends West Vancouver lawyer Douglas Joseph William Hammond
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