Self-Regulation Has a Price
Public & profession both need strong champions
We live in a world where the right to professional self-regulation is put to the test every day; that right can be taken away if there is any question of conflict between the separate roles of public interest protector and advocate for the profession...
Going Forward
Early returns, with renewal memberships still coming in at a healthy rate, indicate the election by approximately 45 per cent of the practising bar to continue CBA membership. Two obvious conclusions can be drawn at this point. Firstly, in contrast with the 55 year universality system, these can be expected to be stronger and more committed members than was the case previously. As an organization governed and controlled by volunteers...
Times are Changing
Why should I be a member of the Canadian Bar Association? What do I get for the money that I pay?
In the post-universal membership world, these are questions on the minds of many BC lawyers. A number of recent publications have provided information about the work of the CBA, both nationally and provincially...
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. Topics covered in recent meetings include:
- The Administrative Tribunals Act
- The Role of the Administrative Justice Office
- JRTF’s Street Crime Working Group
- Hietanen v Hietanen 2004 BCSC 306
- Video Surveillance
Practice Talk
Adding Value to a Legal Relationship
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
Penge Bungalow Syndrome
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
Easier to Use, Easier to Access
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note (Not Available)
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie 
CBA President Meets Justice Minister Cotler
CBA Financial Services RRSPs
What Your Clients Really Think
Reduced Insurance Rates
Call for Nominations for Standing Committees
Sections Count for Professional Development
Victoria Section Puts “Santa” on the Line
Section Members Win CLE Prizes
Help for Tsunami Victims |
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As we enter a new year, we’re focused on what’s new and, on the flipside, what’s in our history. Accordingly, we have a Q & A with the new Women Lawyers Forum Chair and we introduce our redesigned website, as well as a new Member Service. We also have updates on continuing efforts such as the CBA’s work to have the Social Services Tax removed and legal aid funding restored.
Women Lawyers Forum
Q & A with the new Chair, Jennifer Conkie
The Social Services Tax Is Wrong
by Marguerite (Meg) Shaw
It’s Time to Restore Legal Aid Funding
by W Laurence Scott
Waiting for a Good Reception
by Susan Van Dyke
Member Services
Letters to the Editor
Bar Moves
QC Appointments
Passages
Lawyer Referral Service
Dial-A-Law - English, Chinese & Punjabi
Lawyer Climbs Mountain For Alzheimer Society
Q&A - Federal Crown
Law Day
5k/10k Fun Run/Walk
Open House on April 30
Student Mentor Program
Student Contests
Fun Run for the Legal Community
Law Firm Ski Championships
Murder on the Nile to Delight
LEAF Equality Breakfast
Hooplaw Set for SFU in March
LEAF Conference
New Westminster/FV Bar Golf Tournament
Options for Lawyers Seminars
New Westminster Bar Association Festivities
Canadian Legal Conference: Volunteers Needed
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
Law Courts Education Society of BC
Vancouver Courthouse Library
The Supreme Court of British Columbia
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