Call for Volunteers: 2018-19 REAL Advisory Board July 04, 2018 The REAL Advisory Board is seeking two new members to become active participants in this exciting program. The Advisory Board consists of a diverse group of lawyers from throughout British Columbia, who have experience practicing in small communities.
You Told Us, We Listened! June 26, 2018 I am pleased to report that the CBABC Executive and Council have passed a budget that will result in a $100 reduction in the CBA fee for the vast majority of BC lawyers (four or more years of call). Newer, non-practising and part-time lawyers as well as articling students will continue to receive deep discounts on membership.
Outstanding Contributions Recognized by CBABC June 26, 2018 The Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch (CBABC) acclaimed three exceptional legal professionals on Saturday, June 23 at its annual branch awards luncheon in Richmond, BC.
Appointment of Judges to the Provincial Court of British Columbia June 22, 2018 "It is my great pleasure and privilege to announce that the Lieutenant Governor in Council has signed Orders in Council appointing Anja Brown, Trudy Macdonald and Linda Thomas to the Court as full time judges." Melissa Gillespie, Associate Chief Judge
Appointment of Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia June 22, 2018 Prime Minister Trudeau announced the appointment of the Honourable Heather J. Holmes, a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, as Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
Funding Notice: The Law Foundation Legal Research Fund June 21, 2018 The Law Foundation of British Columbia has established a fund of $100,000 per year to support legal research in British Columbia. The purpose of the fund is to support legal research projects that “advance the knowledge of law, social policy, and the administration of justice”.
Appointment to the Supreme Court of BC June 15, 2018 Geoffrey B. Gomery, Q.C., a partner at Nathanson Schachter & Thompson is appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver. He replaces Mr. Justice B.M. Greyell, who retired effective November 24, 2017.
Notice to the Profession Calling for Judicial Justice Applications June 15, 2018 The Judicial Council of B.C. is looking for lawyers with a minimum of 5 years active practice as a member of the Law Society of British Columbia (those with less legal practice experience may be considered if they have a range of related experience), who are interested in part time adjudication work as a Judicial Justice of the Provincial Court. This judicial work will be performed at various locations throughout the province.
SCC ruling in TWU validates CBA's position June 15, 2018 “The Supreme Court’s decision today is consistent with the CBA’s commitment to promote equality in the legal profession,” says CBA President Kerry L. Simmons, Q.C
Coming Soon: Indigenous People and the Criminal Justice System: A Practitioner’s Handbook June 12, 2018 CBA member Jonathan Rudin from the Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto presents the best practices for counsel and members of the judiciary in this new text that is available for pre-order.