Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch Responds to White Paper on Justice Reform October 23, 2012 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) President Kerry Simmons responded to the Ministry of Justice White Paper on Justice Reform Part One: A Modern, Transparent Justice System today.
Bar association critiques B.C. court reform plan October 23, 2012 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) says the province’s just-announced 10-step plan to reform B.C.’s justice system doesn’t go far enough.
Judicial Appointments October 10, 2012 The Hon. Judge Robin A.M. Baird, Gordon S. Funt and John J. Steeves have been appointed to our Court effective immediately.
Judicial Transfer October 10, 2012 The Honourable Mr. Justice Neill Brown, transferred from Supreme Court, at New Westminster, to Supreme Court, at Chilliwack, effective October 1.
Special Sitting - Mr. James Stuart Carfra, Q.C. - Friday, October 19th October 09, 2012 There will be a Special Sitting of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Chambers (no gowns) in memory of James Stuart Carfra, Q.C. on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 401.
Judges are a branch of government, not its employees October 04, 2012 Ian Mulgrew's column miscategorizes judges as "civil servants," and misleads readers about the nature of the dispute between the Provincial Court Judges Association and the attorney-general of B.C. Judges are not employees of government.
Letter to the Editor of the Vancouver Sun October 02, 2012 CBABC President responds to recent Vancouver Sun column with a letter to the editor.
New Limitation Act October 02, 2012 The new Limitation Act comes into force June 1, 2013. The new Limitation Act will make the law easier to understand and bring B.C.'s law more in line with other provinces.
A Day for Legal Aid: Canadian Bar Association Hosts Panel on Importance of Legal Aid September 26, 2012 The Canadian Bar Association B.C. Branch (CBABC) will host the annual A Day for Legal Aid event today at the University of Victoria, featuring a panel discussion on the importance of legal aid in British Columbia.
Outstanding Lawyers Honoured With Bar Awards September 25, 2012 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) has honoured an outstanding lawyer and impressive law firm who have both contributed to the profession in two distinct areas of service.