Legal News Lawyers Inn Society “Smartest Law Firm in Vancouver trivia event” April 27, 2023 The Lawyers Inn Society is delighted to announce that the “Smartest Law Firm in Vancouver” trivia event is back!
CBABC Announcement Call for Volunteers: Canadian Bar Insurance Association (CBIA) Board of Directors March 27, 2023 Interested in strategically guiding insurance and financial products for legal community? Do you understand the needs of British Columbia’s lawyers? This opportunity may be for you. Deadline: April 12, 2023, 5pm
CBABC Media Coverage Proposed legislation would stop NDAs from being used to ‘silence’ harassment victims: Furstenau March 22, 2023 Sonia Furstenau’s legislation comes after Canadian Bar Association criticized NDAs
Legal News New Statutory Holiday – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Oct 2, 2023 March 21, 2023 All court registries throughout the province will be closed.
Professional Notice CRIM 03: Judicial Authorization Applications March 20, 2023 Purpose: To outline the process for obtaining judicial authorizations, either in person or by a means of telecommunication (“telewarrant”).
Legislative Update Act in Force: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Act March 17, 2023 The Province of British Columbia has announced a day of court closure and reflective holiday for public service employees on October 2, in lieu of the observation of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept 30.
CBABC Submission Response from Ministry of Attorney General: Family Law Act Modernization Phase 1 – What We Heard Report March 17, 2023 The provincial government has released a What We Heard Report summarizing stakeholders’ views regarding Phase 1 of the Family Law Act Modernization Project.
Legal News Golden Courthouse Closure March 15, 2023 The Provincial Court will work with the government to find an alternate location for Provincial Court hearings scheduled at this courthouse.
Legal News Arson suspected in major fire at courthouse in Golden, B.C. March 14, 2023 Firefighter hurt while tackling early-morning blaze that burned for hours
Legal News Benchers vote to move forward with licensing paralegals March 10, 2023 The Benchers have unanimously agreed to ask the government to bring amendments into force to allow for the licensing of paralegals.