Justice – Priceless
Possible cutbacks of up to 40 per cent
The CBABC is gearing up for an intensive period of government relations activities and legislative reform, in light of the government’s announced Core Review and Administrative Justice Review, and recent comments by Minister of Finance Gary Collins about the need for budget cuts across government...
Protecting Our Members
LLPs and adequate insurance coverage
Globalization has profoundly changed the way in which business is conducted and the practice of law.
In light of these changes, consideration must be given to the likelihood that lawyers will increasingly become subject to claims arising from their own work and the work of their partners not only in British Columbia but in other jurisdictions...
A Look at the CBA National Meeting
You went to Saskatoon?!
Yes, indeed, the City of Bridges, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, was the location of this year’s Annual General Meeting in mid-August.
While for most members the Annual Meeting is a three-day event, beginning with the opening reception on Sunday evening and ending with the closing dinner on Wednesday evening, it’s longer for elected members of National Council and even longer for Branch Presidents and Executive Directors...
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:
- The Potential Liability of Facilitative Mediators in the Areas of the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Breach of Statute, Breach of Contract and Negligence
- Top 10 List of How to Get Complaints
- Drug and Alcohol Policies in the Workplace
- Creating Success and Building Your Career-Savvy Work Relationship Strategies
Practice Talk
Changing Mindsets
by David J Bilinsky
Acts in Force (Not Available)
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
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Innocent People Don’t Belong in Jail
by The Honourable Judge Ted Matlow
CBABC Equality Committee
Wanted: Unsung Heroes
CBABC Staff Make Covenant House Donation
Changes Afoot With BarTalk
Warning: Proceeds of Crime Conflicts
Canadian Bar Insurance Association News
Ask the Registrar
ASPECT offers extra money for training
Mentor Program
Reader Comments
Site Du Jour
Canucks Tickets
Lawyer's Cases
Arts Club & Stanley Theatres
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Lawyers Assistance Program
Supreme Court of British Columbia
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