Land Owner Transparency Registry – Practice Update November 21, 2022 On November 14, 2022, the Land Owner Transparency Registry issued updated guidance on certifications by transferees and reporting bodies and electronic signing by designates.
B.C.’s Indigenous relations minister ‘honoured’ to assume attorney general role July 22, 2022 Murray Rankin also adds housing responsibilities, has short-term goals for temporary role
B.C. courts require lawyers to give more 'inclusive' introductions December 18, 2020 The changes will avoid lawyers having to raise the issue only after incorrect titles or pronouns are used, and supports a shift in professional practice toward asking all people how they should be respectfully addressed.
COVID-19 Update for CBABC Members March 16, 2020 Like all of you, the CBABC office is putting plans together to protect our members, our communities, our employees and their families against the COVID-19 virus. To that end, we have decided to implement a number of changes.
From the President: CBABC Advocacy with respect to Proposed ICBC Reforms February 25, 2020 "We were deeply disappointed to hear about the government’s plans, particularly in light of the lack of public and industry consultation on the pros and cons of such a material change to BC’s insurance regime." Ken Armstrong, CBABC President 2019-20
Amendments to the Rules Concerning Fiduciary Property - Request for Comments and Feedback March 21, 2019 The Law Society has advised that they plan to make some amendments to the rules concerning fiduciary property. Before doing so, the Law Society would like to hear from lawyers who may be affected by the proposed rule changes.
The New Societies Act & Transition November 28, 2016 Resources for the new Societies Act that came into effect November 28, 2016.
CBABC Advocates for Increased Legal Aid Funding November 15, 2016 Following CBABC submissions, the BC Legislative Committee report calls for
Important NIDUS Information Update about Medical Assistance in Dying August 29, 2016 Important NIDUS Information Update about Medical Assistance in Dying
Dial-A-Law Joins Clicklaw Wikibooks April 14, 2015 BC Legal Orgs Use Wikipedia-Style Website to Serve Free Legal Information: Dial-A-Law Joins Clicklaw Wikibooks