CBABC in the News

Clare Jennings aims to make law profession more accessible and inclusive.

Critics say civil juries are costly, lengthy, unpredictable and have an increased likelihood of mistrial and the necessity for retrial.

Xtra: British Columbia courts now require lawyers and litigants to state their name, honorifics and pronouns at the start of proceedings

The Lawyer's Daily: Jennifer Brun, president of the Canadian Bar Association, B.C. Branch (CBABC), said her organization applauded the budget’s efforts to support the “evolution of a modern justice system and meaningful change for Indigenous peoples.”

Business in Vancouver: Insurance corporation, legal profession collide over no-fault auto coverage

The Canadian Bar Association’s BC branch is calling for several changes to the law and its administration as a result of lessons we’ve learned in the pandemic that affect individuals and businesses. Jennifer Brun, the president of the CBABC, joins BIV publisher and editor-in-chief Kirk LaPointe for a conversation on the Agenda for Justice report from the association.

From The Lawyer's Daily: Despite the watershed (and much-needed) change foisted on the justice sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Bar Association, B.C. Branch (CBABC) says much more needs to be done to improve access to the system. It has now set out a plan of action for the province to achieve that goal.

The Lawyer's Daily: The rights of transgender and non-binary persons to equality and dignity are not open to debate — they are a matter of law.

Professional group says modernization of technology in legal system is crucial for access to courts

Lawyers issue recommendations to ease access to justice