More work needed on digital transformation in courts, legal aid in BC, Alberta: CBA presidents March 04, 2022 From The Lawyer's Daily: "Representatives of the bar in both British Columbia and Alberta are applauding their respective provincial governments for continuing to commit to the digitization of the legal system brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic as part of their most recent fiscal plans, but are also saying there needs to be more focus on legal aid funding and eligibility."
Top trial court makes 'good progress' to reduce COVID-related backlog January 03, 2022 B.C.'s top trial court admits they have an ongoing COVID-19 related court backlog but are making "good progress" in reducing the problem.
B.C. high courts do away with my lord, my lady November 22, 2021 B.C. courts join their counterparts in Ontario and the Maritimes by doing away with the terms in favour of more inclusive language.
Top B.C. courts drop 'antiquated' ways of addressing judges November 19, 2021 The B.C. Court of Appeal and the B.C. Supreme Court have dropped what they're calling the "antiquated" ways of addressing judges in court.
Campbell River lawyer seeking to increase Indigenous voices in the legal profession November 15, 2021 Brian Dybwad seeking election to to the position of bencher in the Law Society of B.C.
Indigenous Lawyers Aim to Change the Legal System from the Top November 15, 2021 Several candidates are vying for bencher position in the Law Society of BC.
Province extends deadline for filings to 'hidden ownership' real estate registry November 12, 2021 Lawyers say the law was complex and guidance from the government on interpreting the law was insufficient
Lawyers say they should be excluded from money laundering policies in B.C. October 19, 2021 Kevin Westell said the recommendations that come out of the money laundering inquiry could significantly affect how lawyers do their jobs.
Letter to the Editor: Judges ponder factors we might not know September 17, 2021 This op-ed by Aleem Bharmal, QC, First Vice President of CBABC for 2021-22, was originally published in The Victoria Times Colonist
Access to justice, diversity and inclusion, are key agenda items: new president of CBA B.C. branch September 09, 2021 Crown counsel Clare Jennings enjoys being on the frontline of public interest law