Beyond our Borders
Supporting justice reform and capacity building around the world
Recent events in Pakistan have highlighted how crucial a strong and independent judiciary is to a working democracy. Through the CBA, the Canadian Bar has condemned the recent arrests of lawyers in Pakistan and has called for a return to the rule of law.
Do We Need a New Approach to Legal Education?
One of my jobs is to look at barriers to entering into the legal profession. Very high law school tuition fees seem one such barrier.
Peace of Mind Has No Power Cord
The return of sanity, simplicity, and “single tasking”
There is a new hero in the hyper-connected world of the Silicon Valley. His name is Timothy Ferriss and he is 29 years old. His celebrity among the high-tech set is bizarre, because his whole schtick is about how real success means unplugging.
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:
- The Law of Government Ethics – Federal, Ontario and British Columbia, “Ethics Law Undressed”
- The Status of the Commercial Tenancy Act Reform Project, Recent Changes to the Canada-US Tax Treaty and the Lipson Case
- The End of Mandatory Retirement and its Effect on Unions and Employers
- Duty to Accommodate: A Review of Recent Human Rights Tribunal Decisions
- Immigration and Customs Perspectives and Related Initiatives Concerning the 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games
Practice Talk
Slaying the E-Mail Monster
Regaining control of your inbox…
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
Charming MWM 51, Seeks Diplomatic “Liaison”
“Special Someone” must have own Country with beach. No weirdos please.
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
Online Marketing: Blawgs Part 1
What is a blawg and what can it do for you?
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie 
Succession Law: Tables of National Concordance
CBA Condemns Arrests of Lawyers in Pakistan
President Meets Minister of Justice
Yellowknife 2008: CBA Mid-Winter Meeting and Aboriginal CLE
Podcast: Is Flat Fee Billing a Viable Alternative for Lawyers?
CBA Calls for Reduced Delays in Processing Work Permits
CBA and Competition Bureau Sign Accord
CBA Responds to New Legislation |
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Many lawyers struggle to achieve prosperity at work while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In this issue we explore strategies for attaining a positive work-life balance, from promoting healthy workplaces to sweating off the inevitable holiday pounds. Four guest contributors join our regular columnists in exploring this topic.
Workplace Wellness is Evolving
by Kathy Lynn
Perspective is Reality: Mastering the Generational Gap
by Nora Spinks
Work-Life Quality vs Balance
by Marisa Castelo
“Christmas Turkey”… Keeping It OFF Your Belly
by Kalev Jaaguste
UBC/CBA Mentorship Program Reception
Downtown reception a big draw
by Shane Hopkins-Utter
Earlier Solutions, Faster Justice
The future for administrative justice in British Columbia
by The Honourable Wally Oppal, QC
Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism
Equity Under the Wills Variation Act
by Judith Milliken, QC
Aboriginal Law Student Scholarship Trust
CBA Sections Make Financial Sense
CBA/UBC Mentorship Program Reception Awards
Alisa Noda – The Spirit of Community
Bar Moves
Letters to the Editor
New Members
Health & Wellness TIPS
Alpine Resort Ski/Snowboard Passes
Boutique Items
Bugatti Cases
Rogers Wireless
Auto Leasing/Sales
Stanley Theatre
Vancouver Opera
Vancouver/Victoria Symphony
Park’N’Fly
CBABC Women Lawyers Forum
Yellowknife 2008: CBA Mid-Winter Meeting and Aboriginal CLE
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
The Law Foundation of BC
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