B.C. chief justice calls on legal profession to be proactive in face of change April 11, 2013 B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman has urged the legal profession to be more proactive in the face of looming change and an "unfortunately incredulous and misinformed public."
B.C. chief justice points to major issues in legal system with rare public statement April 10, 2013 B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman has urged the legal profession to be more proactive in the face of looming change and an “unfortunately incredulous and misinformed public.”
Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) April 09, 2013 New probate rules and the Wills, Estates and Succession Act come into force on March 31, 2014.
Consolidation of Family SC and PC Rules April 09, 2013 Due to inquiries regarding consolidation of the Supreme Court and Provincial Court Family rules effective March 18, please find those consolidated rules at the following links: Provincial Court (Family) Rules and Supreme Court Family Rules.
Law Week 2013 - Access to Justice: The Role of Public Opinion April 09, 2013 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC), is pleased to announce Law Week 2013; a week of celebrations province-wide including open houses, mock trials, Fun Run, and a public speaking contest for high school students.
Legal aid crisis means justice is not being served April 08, 2013 Imagine you are a woman who recently left your husband because he was assaulting you. Without a lawyer, fighting for the custody of your two children requires you to cross-examine your ex-husband in court about the sexual and physical abuse you experienced in your relationship with him.
Notices to Mediate April 03, 2013 Please note that, due to recent changes to regulations, it is no longer necessary to send copies of Notices to Mediate or Certificates of Completed Mediation to the Dispute Resolution Office.
Ministry of Justice News Release - Victoria March 26, 2013 A new voluntary process for resolving international investment disputes will make B.C. more attractive to investors and benefit British Columbians investing abroad.
Access Pro Bono seeks referrals to "low-bono" commercial litigation project March 19, 2013 Project will match large law firm associates in search of commercial trial experience with unrepresented commercial litigants in need of representation at trial.
JusticeBC Expands to Include Family Law Information March 19, 2013 Visit www.justicebc.ca for details.