Changes coming in court? January 14, 2021 Kamloops-led effort to do away with 'my lord,' 'my lady' in B.C. courtrooms gains momentum
A Trailblazing Career Promoting Social Change January 12, 2021 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) congratulates Vancouver lawyer barbara findlay, QC as the 2020 recipient of the Georges A. Goyer QC Memorial Award for Distinguished Service. CBABC will present the award at its virtual Annual General Meeting on Saturday, February 6.
Abbotsford Law Courts: Chambers Applications of two hours or less January 11, 2021 The new Abbotsford Law Courts will open on January 18, 2021 at 32375 Veteran’s Way, Abbotsford, B.C., V2T 0B3. The Supreme Court will begin sitting at the Abbotsford Law Courts on February 1, 2021.
Ian Mulgrew: COVID gives lawyers the shakes January 10, 2021 "We were all pretty frightened and concerned about the impact of COVID and the inertia it might cause."
B.C. courts adopt policy of asking for preferred pronouns to encourage diversity, inclusion January 05, 2021 Lawyers, parties can state desire to be addressed as he/him/his, she/her/hers or they/them/their
Cloud services – Guidance for managing cybersecurity risks December 31, 2020 Article by Bradley Freedman, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
(Gale-force) winds sweeping the Canadian privacy landscape December 31, 2020 By Laila Paszti, John Cassell, Julie Himo, Alexis Kerr, Sara A. Levine, QC – Norton Rose Fulbright
Lawyers among Order of Canada appointees 2020 December 30, 2020 A public health researcher, a disability sports advocate and several trailblazing women who achieved firsts in their fields are among the 61 people being honoured with New Year's appointments to the Order of Canada.
2020 Queen's Counsel Designations December 22, 2020 CBABC congratulates the 2020 recipients of the Queen's Counsel designation in recognition of their exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession in British Columbia.