Critics call for more legal aid funding in B.C January 22, 2013 Backlogs in the B.C. justice system will only get worse if the province continues to underfund the legal aid system, critics say.
Law Society Implements New Code of Conduct January 15, 2013 The new Code of Professional Conduct for British Columbia (BC Code) is now in effect. It replaces the almost two-decades-old Professional Conduct Handbook.
Memorial Service for Michael P. Ragona, QC - January 11 January 11, 2013 Alexander Holburn is saddened by the passing of Michael Ragona, QC. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm, January 11th at Holy Rosary Cathedral in Vancouver, B
Supreme Court Assize Pilot Project January 08, 2013 Chief Justice Bauman has announced the commencement of a chambers assize pilot project at the Vancouver Law Courts.
New Appointment to the Supreme Court of British Columbia December 18, 2012 Douglas W. Thompson has been appointed to the Supreme Court of BC effective immediately.
Provincial and Federal Judicial Appointments December 18, 2012 Complete roster announced on December 14.
Exceptional Lawyers Earn Queen's Counsel Designation December 11, 2012 Thirty lawyers have been appointed the honorary title of Queen's counsel, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced today.
Special Court Sitting - Dec 13 December 11, 2012 The Honourable Chief Justice Lance Finch would like to advise that there will be a special sitting of the Court of Appeal for BC in honour of The Honourable Allan D. Thackray.
Queen's Counsel Appointments | 2012 December 11, 2012 Thirty lawyers have been appointed the honorary title of Queen's counsel, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced today.
Exceptional lawyers earn Queen's counsel designation December 11, 2012 Thirty lawyers have been appointed the honorary title of Queen's counsel, Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond announced today.