Law Society Meeting Reconvened
Lawyers speak passionately about justice
On May 22, 2002, members of the Law Society of BC gathered in Vancouver and in satellite locations across the province to debate resolutions presented by members in response to cutbacks to funding and access within the justice system. The meeting was a continuation of the Special General Meeting of April 12, 2002, which had to be adjourned due to overwhelming attendance by members...
What To Do About Justice?
The legal profession responds
There is no question: this has been a challenging time for the legal profession. We have been faced with justice system budget cuts, deeply affecting the principle of equal access to justice in BC.
The Work of the Provincial Council
In this column, I would like to discuss the role and make-up of Provincial Council and bring to your attention one of the important issues that will be discussed at an upcoming Council meeting.
Provincial Council is the legislative or policy-making body of the Branch. Under Branch bylaws, Provincial Council “shall carry on the work of CBABC and advance its objectives.” Within the sphere of strictly provincial affairs, Provincial Council has the same powers as the National Council has for the CBA as a whole...
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:
- BC Energy Resources Development: Aboriginal and Environmental Impacts and Issues
- Friedmann Equity Developments Inc v Final Note Ltd
- The State of Mind of Those Who Commit Homicide
- McKinley v BCTel
- Piracy in Asia
Practice Talk
Long Live the Optimists!
by David J Bilinsky
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
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Civil Liability Review
by The Honourable Geoff Plant
Attorney General of British Columbia
A View from the Bench
Small Claims Court
by The Honourable Judge J Gary Cohen
Career Options
Taking stock in a down market
by Dal Bhathal
BC International Commercial Arbitration Centre
BC Students Demonstrate Interest in Law Week
Committee Volunteers
Dial-A-Lawyer Day Volunteers
Dial-A-Lawyer Day Volunteers Field 420 Calls
Land Title Branch: Prince George LTO Closure
Letters to the Editor
New Family Law Procedures (Rule 60E)
Reports Available
Sites Du Jour
Community Service Awards
BC Women of Distinction Awards
Arts Club & Stanley Theatres
Big White
Vancouver Canucks
Summer Fun at PLAYLAND
CBABC Preferred Hotels
Vancouver Symphony
Whistler Northwind
Law Week 2002 Open House
Pacific Legal Technology Conference
BC Courthouse Library Society
The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Lawyers Assistance Program
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