Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2024 opened on August 12. The KC designation recognizes lawyers throughout British Columbia for exceptional…
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New Act aims to protect against intimate image distribution
People who have had their intimate images or videos shared without consent have new supports to get them off the internet, stop their distribution, and…
Family law changes focus on companion animals
Changes came into effect Monday, Jan. 15, that are meant to reduce some of the difficulties for families going through separation or divorce in B.C.,…
Proposed Family Law Act changes aim to modernize
Proposed amendments to British Columbia’s Family Law Act will clarify the law around pets, property and pensions with the aim to better meet the modern-day…
More funds for Legal Aid BC
B.C.’s provincial budget has committed $8.19 million in new, ongoing annual funding for legal aid services in the province, helping people get the timely legal…
Voting modernized with Election Act changes
Increased efficiency and speed are the motives behind amendments to the Election Act announced last week by B.C.’s Ministry of Attorney General. The amendments, part…
Consultation for Supreme Court Rules of Contempt underway
British Columbians are invited to give their feedback on the B.C. Supreme Court Rules of Contempt. The British Columbia Supreme Court Civil and Family Rules…
Changes to Provincial Court Family Rules
British Columbia families going through separation will soon have more access to parenting supports and courses, as well as continued support for different ways to…
Province seeks feedback on future of civil jury trials
The provincial government is inviting British Columbians to share their thoughts on the future of the civil jury process. This public consultation is the next…
Restorative Justice Society gets funds to combat racism
The B.C. government this morning announced it is providing $372,500 to the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network to help 36 organizations combat racism in communities throughout…