Mediation in British Columbia
Professional encroachment, or golden opportunity?
Everyone’s talking about mediation these days. It is heralded as an effective tool in the fight to unclog the courts, and as a cost-effective, people-friendly way of solving disputes. Mediation is well on its way to becoming entrenched as an alternative to the traditional court process, and yet there are no restrictions on who can “practice” mediation...
Speaking Out, Speaking Up
In defence of the independence of the judiciary
The Right Honourable Antonio Lamer, PC, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada addressing the CBA Annual Meeting in St. John’s this August, invited debate about the role of judges and lawyers in addressing public criticism of the administration of justice...
Checking In
The state of the Branch
As we begin a new year, this seems an apt time to reflect on what the Branch Office has been “up to” over the past while, and to reflect on what we’ve done and where we’re going--in the interest of keeping you informed on your professional organization.
Section Talk
by Shelley Bentley
Darrell Wickstrom and Frank Schober, both partners at Russell and DuMoulin, spoke to Business Law Section members on why a shareholders’ agreement should be required for private, closely held corporations and on the key provisions found in it.
Practice Talk
Creating Win-Win
by David J Bilinsky |
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Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note (Not Available)
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie 
Canada’s New Law
by Allan Castle PhD
Recapping the St John’s Annual Meeting
by Eric J Rice QC
Letters to the Editor
Merrill Leckie Wins Excellence Award
Lawyers in the Community
Annual General Meetings a Success
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