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Outstanding lawyers appointed to King’s counsel

  • December 12, 2023

CBABC congratulates the 2023 recipients of the King's counsel designation in recognition of their exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession in British Columbia.

Professional Notice

FAM 09: Consent Adjournment (FLA/FMEA)

  • December 11, 2023

Purpose: To set out the procedure for adjourning matters under the Family Law Act, S.B.C. 2011, c. 25 (FLA) or the Family Maintenance Enforcement Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 127 (FMEA) from one court date to another or to adjourn generally.

Legal News

New Judicial Appointment to Court of Appeal for BC

  • December 04, 2023

The Honourable Janet Winteringham, a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, is appointed a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia. Justice Winteringham replaces Justice G.M. Dickson, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective December 1, 2022.