Welcome to the New CBABC
What voluntary membership means to you
By decision of 52.7 per cent of members voting in the recent Law Society of BC referendum, the practice fee for 2005 will not include a CBA fee for the first time in 55 years...
Welcome to the New CBABC
To Be Or Not To Be
On January 1, 2005, lawyers in British Columbia, for the first time in more than 50 years, will decide individually if they wish to be a member of the Canadian Bar Association. For me the choice will be a simple one...
CBABC Post Referendum
We do live in interesting times
When I came to this job just over 3 l/2 years ago, I had no idea just how “interesting” and challenging this position would be. By my count, there have been two lawsuits, five partial or complete Law Society of BC Annual General Meetings, one protocol and one referendum, all dealing in whole or in part with the issue of membership in the CBA and the universal payment of its fees...
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 a given area of practice. They are the main resource utilized by the CBABC in legislative review, law reform initiatives and in responding to matters affecting the profession. Topics covered in recent meetings include:
- Unbundling Legal Services
- The CBA’s Contribution to the International Advancement of the Rule of Law
- The Role of the National Section & Their Current Projects
Practice Talk
Isolation at the Bar
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
Deadlines and Other Movable Feasts
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
CBA Services for You
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie 
CBA Supports Cambodian Bar
Image Campaign Succeeds
PracticeLink Wins Technology Award
PracticeLink to Feature BarTalk Columnist
International Agreement Signed |
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In this issue we take a look at lawyers who make a difference in communities across BC. There are 10,000 lawyers in BC and as stories in this issue show, the province's communities are better for it.
Community Service Awards
Equality and Diversity Award
Harry Rankin, QC Pro Bono Award
President's Medial
Lawyers Making a Difference
Vancouver Lawyers Help Save Lives
Lawyers Advance Access to Justice
CBA International Group Gets Noticed Abroad
Lawyer Contributions Vital to LEAF
Prince George Bar Hosts Open House
Rolf Weddigen, QC Honored for Pro Bono Work
Crown Counsel Office Facing Crisis
Crown Counsel Association calls on government to implement the Taylor Report and properly resource Crown Counsel.
by Michael Van Klaveren
The New Administrative Tribunals Act
by The Honourable Geoff Plant, QC
The Heroic Journey in the Practice of Law
by Ginger J E Grant, MA
Bar Moves
Canadian Bar Insurance Association
ProGroup Sales & Leasing
Whitecaps Soccer
Whistler Blackcomb
Cahilty Lodge at Sun Peaks
Women Lawyers Forum Announces Program
OBA Trip to South Africa
Battle of the Bar Bands
Continuing Legal Education Socity of BC
BC Courthouse Library Society
The Law Foundation of British Columbia
Lawyers Assistance Program
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