Kerry Simmons Named New President of CBABC
Victoria family and litigation lawyer Kerry L. Simmons has been named President of the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch, effective August 14, 2012. A partner with the firm Cook Roberts, Kerry Simmons...
View ArticleUpcoming Webinar: New Family Law Act – Predictions, Implementaion & Procedure
Dye & Durham is pleased to be offering an upcoming webinar on BC’s new Family Law Act. New Family Law Act Predictions Implementation & Procedure Webinar September 20, 2012 — 12pm-1:30pm — $179...
View ArticleAboriginal Law Course Now Mandatory for UBC Law Students
According to a report from UBC Public Affairs, “Aboriginal legal education goes mainstream this fall when, for the first time, all UBC law students will take the Aboriginal Rights and Treaties in...
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Robert Brun, Q.C. Takes the Reins at CBA National
On August 14th, 2012, Vancouver lawyer Robert Brun, Q.C. became the 85th president of the Canadian Bar Association. Brun is with the civil litigation boutique Harris & Brun and has…
View ArticleMediateBC To Launch Regional Mentoring Program
MediateBC recently announced that it will soon be launching a Regional Mentoring Program to replace the Family Mediation Practicum Program. According to Rob Finlay, Family Mediation Services,...
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BC Justice Reform Initiative Final Report Released
At 288 pages, BC Justice Reform Initiative chair Geoffrey Cowper, QC’s final report focuses on “on changes that will improve the operation of the system as a whole and enable us to better achieve the...
View ArticleTRU Law Thriving Amidst Construction and Growing Pains
Canada’s newest law school, at Thompson Rivers University, is entering its second year this fall, and despite growing pains, has established a positive reputation in Kamloops and the rest of BC. TRU...
View ArticleJudge J. Gary Cohen Wins CBA SOGIC Hero Award
Judge J. Gary Cohen of the Surrey BC Provincial Court was recently presented the Canadian Bar Association’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Conference (SOGIC) 2012 Hero Award. The Hero Award is...
View ArticleNew Justice Access Centre to Benefit South Vancouver Island Families
The BC government announced on Friday that it would be building a Justice Access Centre (JAC) at the Victoria courthouse, expected to open in the fall of 2013. This will be third JAC for the province;...
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UBC Law Prof Elected Royal Society Fellow
Professor Susan Boyd of the UBC Faculty of Law has been elected a Royal Society of Canada fellow. According to a press release from UBC, “Election to the academies of the Royal Society of Canada is the...
View ArticleUpcoming Webinar: Phase 3 Mandatory E-Filing at the LTSA
Dye & Durham is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on Phase 3 of mandatory e-filing at the Land Title Survey Authority of BC, which becomes effective on November 1, 2012. Presented by Shelly...
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New Look and Logo for TLABC
The Trial Lawyers Association of BC has unveiled their new website and logo. The launch was celebrated with a membership reception on September 13th.The new website features upcoming events,...
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Upcoming Event: VBA Wine Festival
Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 4th – the Vancouver Bar Association’s 9th Annual Wine Festival takes place at the Law Courts Inn from 6-9pm. For tickets, which are $35 for VBA members and...
View ArticleUpcoming Event: A Day for Legal Aid Panel Discussion
UVic Law, Pro Bono Students Canada, and the CBABC have organized a panel discussion as part of “A Day for Legal Aid” on Wednesday, September 26th. From 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the University of Victoria,...
View ArticleUpcoming CPD Opportunities in October 2012
Now that we’re in back to school mode, here’s a quick roundup of some upcoming continuing professional development opportunities during October 2012: Phase 3 of Mandatory e-Filing at the LTSA – Dye...
View ArticleBC Law Libraries on Twitter
Did you know that British Columbia’s four major law libraries are on Twitter? The province’s three law schools and Courthouse Libraries BC all share their own tips on library services, legal research...
View ArticleVictoria Lawyer Attempts to Break “Marathon in Business Suit” World Record
On October 7, Adam Campbell of the Victoria law firm Hemminger Schmid will put his running shoes – and business suit – to the test as he attempts to beat a Guinness World Record! Running in the...
View ArticleUBC Law Receives $2 Million Donation
Last week, UBC Law celebrated the one-year anniversary of its new building, Allard Hall – time flies! The celebrations included an announcement that the faculty has received a $2 million donation, the...
View ArticleUVic Law Students’ Tech Habits Revealed
UVic Systems Administrator Rich McCue has been tracking the way that the university’s law school students use technology for many years, and this year’s results are in. Here are a few highlights from...
View ArticleUpcoming Event: South Asian Bar Association of BC Conference
Via Dye & Durham’s Industry News service, The South Asian Bar Association of British Columbia’s (SABABC) Sixth Annual Fall Conference will take place on Friday October 26, 2012 from 11:45 am to...
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