2005 Practice Fee Referendum
Voting on the future of the CBA
For the first time in 55 years, the Law Society of BC practice fee will be put to a referendum rather than decided at an Annual General Meeting. There will be no forum for debate or participation from members other than a single “X” mark on a ballot...
It's Your Choice
Defining the future of BC's legal profession
On June 1, voting members of the Law Society will have the opportunity to set the practice fee for 2005 by referendum. The real question being asked is whether the CBA fee will be included in the practice fee as it has been for 55 years...
So What Does the CBA Do For Me?
“I don’t see value for my CBA fees. I am concerned about the public image of the profession. I want my professional association to speak out for my interests and those of the profession; it should help me find ways to be happier in the practice of law and to achieve financial security...”
Section Talk
by Shelley Bentley
The CBABC sponsors 74 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:
- History of Collaborative Law
- Crime Stoppers
- Bloom, 2004 BCSC 70
Practice Talk
A Financial Makeover
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
The Last Lawyer Joke I'll Ever Tell
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
Sections Online
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie 
Limited Liability Partnerships
Law Week
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The Law Society is conducting a referendum in June on whether a CBA fee should be included in the Law Society practice fee. In this issue we asked two members to contribute their opposing views, to foster debate about the vote.
Law Society Practice Fee Referendum
In support of the Canadian Bar Association
by John D McAlpine QC
Tradition or Free Choice?
Mandatory CBA payments no longer serve the profession
by A Cameron Ward
Marketing & Memberships
Active participation brings rewards
by Susan Van Dyke
Top 10 Citation Tips
Be letter perfect with the help of this guide
by Sarah Picciotto
BC Law Schools
Another awesome mooting year
by Christine Mingie
CBA Advertising Campaigns 2004
CLE Wins National Acclaim
PracticeLink: Finding the Perfect Laptop
OBA Trip Delights Bar Members
The Electronic Courthouse: ADR Online
In Support off Crown Counsel, Robert Brun
Bar Moves
Letters to the Editor
Evening Event With Chief Justices
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
Law Courts Education Society BC
The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Lawyers Assistance Program
The Supreme Court of British Columbia
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