Why the Real Estate Act Matters
What evil cured; what principle for change?
For the majority of us, issues affecting the ability of a lawyer to conduct real estate transactions are not ‘top of mind.’ Here’s why you should think about it now: the provincial government – supposed advocate of open-markets and healthy regulatory environments for the conduct of business – is proposing new legislation to limit the ability of lawyers to directly assist consumers in the purchase and sale of real estate. At the same time, they are proposing to allow accountants to engage in certain real estate transactions, and to introduce an exclusive market for realtors on most other real estate transactions...
Judicial Independence
Why it assures us all the right to a fair trial
Judicial independence is a cornerstone of Canadian democracy. It means that when Canadians turn to the courts, they are guaranteed access to a judge who will deal with their case in an independent and impartial manner...
The Committees of CBABC
Have you thought about participating?
In this column I would like to describe for you the structure and function of the CBABC’s 28 committees and extend an invitation to each of you to consider participating in a committee...
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:
- Top 10 Tax Tips for Solicitors
- BC Labour Relations Board Decision in Fraser Lake Sawmills
- Electronic Filing of Documents at the Land Title Office
Practice Talk
Learning from History Part 2
by David J Bilinsky
On the Web
Get the Most from the CBABC Website
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie 
Publication Ban Alerts
New National Section: Privacy Law
Many Areas of National Recognition
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Member Services Survey
by Lorianna Bennett
Changes to Standard Real Estate Undertakings
by Edward Wilson
Welfare Law Update
by Allan A Parker
Courthouse Update
What's new, what's circuit, what's closed
by Alice Finall
BC Human Rights Tribunal
Draft Rules of Practice and Procedure
by David St Pierre
Building the World’s Newest Country
Developing a justice system in East Timor
by Drew Jackson
Lawyers Jumping Ship
Here's a floatation device
by Maureen Fitzgerald
Ask A Librarian
Have an articling position to fill?
BC Securities Commission Cuts Paper Chase
Letter to the Editor
9 Contest Winners As BarTalk Turns 15
Ottawa Law Review Calls for Papers
VLAP Partners With Salvation Army Program
Arts Club & Stanley Theatres
Spring at Whistler Blackcomb
Holt Renfrew Private Shopping Night
Playland
24 Hour Relay for the Kids
Arts Club & VBA Present Fundraiser
Hooplaw Raises Almost $40,000
Making Death a Part of Life
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Lawyers Assistance Program
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