CBA Fee Challenge Dismissed
Supreme Court upholds Law Society/CBA position
“...the specific merits of any particular program the members see fit to support...is not a matter that should be reviewed by the court.”
Security and Independence
On December 5, 2003 the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Council Meeting unanimously passed the following resolution: “Whereas access to justice in a democratic society requires that lawyers be able to carry out their duties in representing individuals and groups without fear of harm...
It’s A New Year!
It’s a new year and time to think about doing new things, both for yourself and your practice. In this column, I would like to outline more information for you about the new CBA RRSP plan and information to help you and your firm plan for and deal with potential disasters...
Section Talk
by Shelley Bentley
The CBABC sponsors 73 Sections which play a vital role in keeping members informed both on changes in the law, and legal and political issues affecting given areas of practice. Topics covered in recent meetings include:
- Court Intervention in the Decisions of Domestic Tribunals and Non-Profit Sporting Associations
- The Role of Apologies in Conflict Resolution
- Ten Tax Tips for Solicitors
- Section 9, Federal Child Support Guidelines
- Family Law Considerations in Structuring Trusts and Other Estate Plans
Practice Talk
Change Management
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
2004 Lawyers Directory
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie 
Law Week is April 12-17, 2004
QC Appointments
Section Enrolment Prizes
Legislation & Law Reform Committee
We Have a Winner |
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BC’s New Deputy Attorney General
Interview with Allan Seckel, QC
Portrait of A Sole Practitioner
Nanaimo’s Ted Boe
Make Your Resolutions Reality
The secret to making goals stick
by Maureen F Fitzgerald
National President Defends Legal Profession
CBA Outlines Priorities to Justice Minister
Nanaimo Lawyer to be CBA 2nd VP
WCB Base Rates Remain Unchanged In 2004
Are You Compliant? Prepared For Disaster?
Two Recent CBA Submissions
Canadian Bar Review Online
Bar Moves
Letters to the Editor
Practice Directions
News from the Manufactured Home Registry
Mina’s Guide to Minute Taking
Computers for Cuba
Lawyers On Stage Theatre
Terry Fox Legal Beagle Invitational
CBA Financial RRSPs Now Available
The Counsel Network
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
BC Courthouse Library Society
The Law Society of BC
The Law Foundation of BC
Lawyers Assistance Program
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