Enduring Powers of Attorney Remain
CBABC protects access to legal planning tool
Since the enactment of the new guardianship legislation, the CBABC has been actively involved in assisting the government and the Public Guardian and Trustee in addressing issues of concern related to Representation Agreements and to the previous government’s announcement that it planned to eliminate enduring powers of attorney as an estate planning tool in BC...
Public Trust and Confidence
Something we earn and protect
The recent controversy over the alleged inappropriate payment to family members of the accused in the Air India case; the length of the Glen Clark trial and the anticipated length of the Air India trial; allegations of lawyer involvement in the misappropriation of client funds; courthouse closures; the devastating cuts to family legal aid and the virtual elimination of poverty law legal aid – all are matters that should concern us because of the way these events diminish public trust and confidence in the justice system generally, and the legal profession as a whole...
Around the Branch
Some interesting statistics
In past columns I have described for you the many activities undertaken at the Branch, both by our Branch office staff and by our many volunteers. Occasionally, it is interesting to see the statistics. Much of the activity of the Branch begins in September and ends in the late summer. Here are some samples of what has been happening since September 1, 2001...
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:
- Criminal Code
- Terrorist Activity Definition
- Preventative Arrest Procedures
- Deletion of Computer Hate Propaganda
- Investigative Hearing Procedures
- Official Secrets Act
- National Defence Act
- Canada Evidence Act
- Privacy Act, Access to Information Act, Personal Information & Protection of Electronic Documents Act
- The Repeal of the US Estate Tax
- Desharnais v TD Bank and TD Securities Inc
Practice Talk
Innovation at the ‘Pleading’ Edge
by David J Bilinsky
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note (Not Available)
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie 
Blood Sample Act Raises Serious Concerns
National Urges Proper Legal Aid Funding in BC |
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What Should Your Client Agree to?
"Best Efforts" v "Commercially Reasonable Efforts"
by Corrine Fiesel
Legal Services Society
Jane Morley, QC Discusses Cuts and Priorities
by Jane Morley, QC
Balancing Act
Genetics and Privacy
by Karam Bayrakal
UVic Faculty of Law
Educational Endowment for Aboriginal Justice
by Bryan Williams, QC
Report from the Land Title Branch
Electronic Filing System
by Darcy Hammett
Roundtable on Anti-Terrorism
A presentation by the Equality and Diversity Committee
by Jennifer Conkie
Taking on Milosevic
Maclean's Article Provides Update on BC's Ryneveld
by Ian Mather
Watching You
Privacy Rights and Video Surveillance
by Tamara Hunter & Violet Allard
From Zero to 300 per cent
UBC Law School Fees Expected to Triple
by Christine Mingie
Letters to the Editor
Canadian Elected as LMA President-Elect
Cost of Consumer Credit Disclosure Delayeds
Ergonomic Tips
Law Society Deregulation Project
New Benchmark Rate for Pooled Trust Accounts
National 2002 Awards
White Rock Lawyer Honoured at American Trial Lawyers Convention
Counsel Network
Check in with Lodging Ovations (Intrawest)!
Spring Into Fun at PLAYLAND
Whistler Northwind
Arts Club & Stanley Theatres
Cariboo Bar Welcomes Madam Chief Justice McLachlin Back to the Peace River Area
BC Courthouse Library Society
The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Lawyers Assistance Program
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