SST Recommendation by Government Committee
CBABC submission sparks call to look at removal of the tax
On October 21, 2005, CBABC Vice President Frits Verhoeven presented the CBA’s submission to the provincial government’s Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services at its 2006 budget consultation in Vancouver. This was the CBA’s third submission and followed two years of concentrated advocacy efforts aimed at MLAs and business groups to build support for the elimination of the tax on legal services.
Staying Connected
The focus of this edition of BarTalk is on the theme of technology. Those of us who have practised for a while, barristers and solicitors alike, have witnessed enormous technological changes in the practice of law. As with anything, though, change shouldn’t be made for change’s sake. Prudent lawyers weigh the costs and benefits of any technology they are considering adopting.
Crystal Clear
New Perspectives for the Canadian Bar Association - Part II
In the first article on this topic in the October issue of BarTalk, I outlined the process the National Futures Committee undertook in creating the Crystal Clear Report as well as the key drivers for change that were identified. In this column, I would like to briefly discuss the recommendations in the report as well as the next steps.
Section Talk 
by Shelley Bentley
The CBABC sponsors 68 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 Prosecution of Crimes Committed During the Khmer Rouge Regime (1975-1978) in Cambodia
- The Family Justice Reform Working Group
- The Succession Law Reform Project
Practice Talk
Telephone Frustrations
The fine art of not communicating
by David J Bilinsky
Nothing Official
The Pirate’s Code
Is the Softwood Dispute a Hollywood Movie or a wild rollercoaster ride? Or both?
by Tony Wilson
On the Web
E-mail Management for Lawyers
by Patricia Jordan
Acts in Force
Regulations to Note
New Bills to Note
Reports Available
by Stuart Rennie | |
In this issue we feature helpful tips on using technology in the workplace.
Guide to Effective Computer Presentations for Lawyers: In the Courtroom and at the Office
by Julie Stauffer
Security Checklist
by Tom Carter
E-filing in the BC Courts
by Jennifer Lynch
Privacy Law, Information Security & ID Theft
by David Loukidelis
Juricert, Digital Signatures, and EFS
by Ron Usher
Client's Guide to Litigation: Understanding the Litigation Process
by John D Waddell, QC
Improve Judicial Appointment Process
Cancun Update - Mid-Winter 2006
National Magazine: Focus on Diversity
Don't Compromise Lawyer-Client Confidentiality
Request for Proposals
Letters to the Editor
Bar Moves
Nanaimo Student Mentor Program
Wanted: Lawyers Alive
BCLI - Project on Pension Division on Marriage Breakdown
MeetingMax - Hotels
Rogers
Dye & Durham
Avis
OBA Foreign Conference
CBA in Ethiopia
CBIA: For Lawyers, by Lawyers
Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
The Law Foundation of BC
Legal Agents to Department of Justice
Pro Bono Law of BC to Launch New Website
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