Legal News Canadian Judicial Council issues Guidelines for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Canadian Courts October 24, 2024 "The purpose of the Guidelines is to raise awareness of the risks inherent in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, while providing a principled framework for understanding the extent to which these tools can be used appropriately to support or enhance the judicial role. "
Legal News Supreme Court of BC welcomes new Chief Justice October 15, 2024 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable Ronald A. Skolrood, a judge of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia, as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia.
CBABC Media Coverage Concerns that B.C. court delays are creating 'injustice system' October 08, 2024 Cases of sex assault, fraud, drug dealing have been stayed, raising questions about administration of justice
Professional Notice CRIM 12 Criminal Pre-Trial Conferences October 07, 2024 There are two main purposes behind these pre-trial conferences. The first is to reduce the number of files being set for trial by helping to ensure that only those requiring a trial are actually set for hearing. The second purpose is to manage those files that are to be set for trial to ensure that accurate time estimates have been determined prior to dates being set and ensure hearings complete on time as scheduled.
Professional Notice Supreme Court of BC: Further Update Regarding Online Booking for Civil and Family Matters October 04, 2024 On November 1, 2024, the Court will be expanding the Court Online Booking System (COBS).
Legal News Civil inaction in Canada's courts September 20, 2024 Fighting a lawsuit is a slow, complicated, costly process, and many jurists say the system is broken. The Globe surveyed Canada’s legal world to find out what needs to change
CBABC Announcement Statement from CBABC President on Anti-Trans Protests September 17, 2024 "Speaking to you as the first transgender CBABC President, I genuinely and quite viscerally fear the violence, cruelty and disinformation that these protests threaten to deliver." - Lee Nevens (they/them), CBABC President 2024/25
Legal News Manitoba Bar Association Addresses Removal of NDP MLA Mark Wasyliw September 16, 2024 "The Manitoba Bar Association is deeply concerned by the removal of NDP MLA Mark Wasyliw from caucus, which has been linked to his association with criminal defence lawyers. This decision raises serious concerns about the role and perception of defence lawyers in our justice system."
Legal News B.C. appoints two new judges to Provincial Court September 13, 2024 "The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new judges to the Provincial Court to support consistent and timely access to justice. The new judges appointed to the Provincial Court are: Michael Fortino and Michael Libby."