The law society, however, is seeking only an “interlocutory suspension” of McKay’s licence to practice law, meaning a provisional order during the course of a proceeding. The notice of motion names the law society hearings as the proceeding, rather than McKay’s pending criminal charges. “An interlocutory order suspending the licence of (McKay) is likely to reduce the risk of harm,” the law society notice says. RelatedAn affidavit sworn by Stephen McClyment, a veteran law society investigator, outlines his concerns over the RCMP’s allegations. On March 5, 2015, police executed a search warrant of McKay’s law office, rare in Canada.

Source: National Post September 23, 2016 03:58 UTC