The Family Relations Act Review
In February 2006, the Ministry of Attorney General announced a wholesale review of the Family Relations Act. The first year was devoted to research. This year has been set aside for consultation. Your Branch has been in the forefront of that effort, working to inject the perspective both of lawyers and of the clients we represent.
Advocating for a Worthy and Honourable Profession
I thank you for the privilege of leading you over the coming 12 months. I will do my best to promote the interests of our worthy and honourable profession.
Speaking of the latter, lawyers have taken something of a beating over the past few months by members of the fifth estate. “Lawyers are Rats” screamed the cover story on a national magazine. While having my cheese, I read the lead article. What I found was, of course, gross distortion.
This Fairy Tale is True
Professional development will not be optional
Once upon a time, in a town not far from here, lived a lawyer who believed that mandatory CLE was only a fairy tale….
Gentle readers, believe it or not, you have already been told (several times) that professional development (PD) requirements are soon to be introduced.
Section Update
by Fran Hodgkins
The CBABC sponsors 68 Sections and one Conference 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:
- Employment Law – The Year In Review
- Extradition – Latest Developments
- Update on Electronic Research
- Tax Implications with Different Ownership Structures for Owning High Value Second Properties
- Update on the status of the proposed new Fisheries Act; Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals
Practice Talk
Having Your Say
Crafting your own presentation…
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
Law Firm Names in the Age of Google
For more buzz, name your firm after a celebrity. For more Google hits, change yours!
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
Are Web-based Applications Right For You?
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note - Not Available
Reports Available
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Executive Appointments
Executive Committee 2007/2008
Top Eight Things You Need to Know About “Online CLE Courses”
by Kenneth Armstrong
Seven Lawyers Appointed Judicial Justices of the Peace
by Hunter Gordon
A Day in the Life of an Overseas Lawyer
by Chris Lee
What’s At Risk When Your Lawyers Aren’t Happy?
by Gary Mitchell
Meet the New National President
CBA Calls for Khadr to be Turned Over to Canada
Recognizing Excellence
Conflicts Task Force Begins Consultation Phase
Resolution Would Improve Access to Justice
CBA Calls for Debt Relief for Law School Graduates
CBA PracticeLink: Top Five Trial Blunders and How to Avoid Theme
Canadian Bar Review Online: Issue 1, Volume 86 (2007)
Bar Moves
CBA at the Forefront of Online CLE
Letters to the Editor
New Members
Health & Wellness TIPS
Legal Recruitment
Insurance
Financial
Document Finishing Equipment
Sports
Playland/PNE
Communications
Document Destruction & Information Management
Pacific Legal Technology Conference
2008 Lawyer Show Looking for Volunteers
Lawyers Seek Dramatic Improvement
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
The Law Foundation of BC
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