Notice to Mediate in More Civil Cases
Expansion of notice as of February 15
Under the banner of “saving time and money”, Attorney General Graeme Bowbrick has introduced an expansion of Notice to Mediate to civil litigation in the Supreme Court of BC, not including family law cases or actions involving compensation for physical or sexual abuse. The expansion is in effect as of February 15, 2001...
Value in Your Membership
Let me give you my personal assurance of the value of your CBA membership. The CBA is the only organization that is the voice of the profession. It is our job to work for you – each of you – to advance your professional interests. I know that you have heard and read this before but it is increasingly important when we have accelerating erosion of our professional income base and image. Let me give you some examples...
And So We Begin ...
Reflections from the new Executive Director
I am humbled and at the same time proud to have been selected as your new Executive Director. In her column, our president Margaret Ostrowski, QC has given an eloquent resumé of my past experience which I sincerely hope will prepare me for the challenges ahead. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to my many colleagues, fellow members and friends of both the Bench and Bar who have extended congratulations to me...
Section Talk
by Shelley Bentley
The CBABC sponsors 72 Sections which play a vital role in keeping members informed both on changes in the law, and legal and political issues affecting a given area of practice. Topics covered in recent meetings include:
- Fraud in eCommerce
- Drug Treatment Court
- Dealing With Drug Addicted Offenders in Other Jurisdictions
- Lawyers Property Exchange
- Entry Requirements for Temporary Visitors
- Conflicts of Interest Between Lawyers and Clients
- The Issue of Equity Ownership in Corporate Clients by Law Firms and Lawyers Providing Legal Services
Practice Talk
On the Road to the Emerald City
by David J Bilinsky
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note (Not Available)
Reports Available
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Expanding the Notice to Mediate
Including civil matters and appropriate family matters
by Barbara M Young
Women and the Law at UBC
A look back from 2001
by Professor Susan B Boyd
From Madness to Magic
Transforming your teleconference meetings
by Linda Tarrant
The International Resource Network Committee
New Young Lawyers Okanagan Section
Lawyers Care Initiative
Legal Ethics
Second Vice-President
Technology Survey
Ask the Registrar
Association of French-Speaking Jurists
The Lawyer Referral Service & Dial-A-Law
Law Week 2001
Lawyers Who Lunch
Queen's Counsel Appointments
CBABC Law Student Awards
Kelowna Lawyer Wins Excellence Award
YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
“Winning Advocacy” President’s Forum
Benevolent Fund Society Hosts Gala Fundraiser
CCCA National Spring Conference
Elder Law Symposium - April 18-21, 2001
Grouse Grind Challenge!
UBC Law Alumni Association
IRNC Contacts
Law Office Expo
Techshow 2001
Canucks & Grizzlies Tickets
BC Courthouse Library Society
The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Lawyers Assistance Program
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