CBABC Announcement Call for Volunteers: Provincial Council Vacancy - Westminster County Representative March 27, 2024 CBABC is seeking a CBA member from Surrey to represent Westminster County on Provincial Council for a one year term September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025. The successful candidate will be eligible for election in the spring of 2025 for a further three-year term.
Call for Consultation CBABC Engagement Sessions: Regulation of the Legal Profession March 25, 2024 Join other lawyers for 60-minute sessions to learn more and share your thoughts on Mon, Mar 25, Tue, Mar 26, Wed, Apr 3 and Fri, Apr 5.
CBABC Submission Letter to Attorney General: Concern about the single legal regulator reform process March 25, 2024 CBABC is one of 12 signatories of an open letter to the Attorney General expressing concern about the single legal regulator reform process.
CBABC Announcement Update on proposed model for the single regulator March 19, 2024 A Public Update from the Ministry of the Attorney General includes some details about the proposed governance structure regarding the single regulator for lawyers, notaries and paralegals. CBABC appreciates more details but continues to call for full transparency.
CBABC Submission Submission to BC Supreme Court: Judicial Case Conferences March 18, 2024 Submission to BC Supreme Court includes recommendations to enhance the provision and administration of Judicial Case Conferences
CBABC Announcement Call for Nominations: Section Representatives to Provincial Council March 14, 2024 Join Provincial Council! As the advisory body to the Board of Directors, members of Provincial Council bring the concerns and interests of lawyers in their region or Section to the attention of the CBABC Board and bring the latest developments in our profession back to members.
CBABC Submission Letter to BC Courts and Tribunals: Pronunciation of Names in Proceedings March 12, 2024 Updated with responses from the Chiefs of all three B.C. courts.
Legal News Single regulator concerns raised in B.C. legislature March 12, 2024 BC United MLA Michael Lee highlighted CBABC concerns about the proposed move to a single regulator for lawyers, notaries and paralegals in the legislature last week.
CBABC Media Coverage Pronunciation of Names at Hearings: Best Practices for Tribunals March 06, 2024 There’s a movement underway in the legal community to focus attention on the proper pronunciation of names in legal settings. There is a growing recognition that the proper pronunciation of names shows respect and is more inclusive. The minimal effort involved in promoting the proper pronunciation of names can result in a more welcoming and respectful hearing room.
Legal News Women's rights are everyone's business February 28, 2024 Looking at the state of the rest of the world, we must see that setbacks are possible and do occur. Hence the importance of marking International Women's Rights Day.