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UVic Wins Top Prize at Law Games 2012
From January 2nd to 5th, 2012, UBC was host to the Canada Law Student Games – the first time the Law Games have been held in BC, since its inception in the 1980s. The games featured a range of sports and games competitions, social events, and a moot,… more »
Public Guardian and Trustee Releases 10-Year Vision Statement
The Public Guardian and Trustee of BC (PGT) recently released a vision statement entitlted “2020 Vision: Serving British Columbians Over the Next Decade“. According to the press release, the document “provides a general direction for the future of the office, with ideas of where the PGT may… more »
Law Foundation Announces Legal Research Fund
The Law Foundation of BC recently announced its Legal Research Fund. The Fund provides $100,000 per year to support legal research projects that advance the knowledge of law, social policy, and the administration of justice. University faculty members, lawyers, and non-profit organizations in BC are eligible to apply… more »
BCLMA Topics – Spring 2011 Issue Now Available
The Spring 2011 issue of BCLMA’s newsletter, Topics, has just been published. It’s full of interesting and informative articles written by local law firm administrative staff, covering such topics as: Android, apps, and the smartphone industry The Sedona Principles and electronically stored information Lawyer coaching Strategies for law firm… more »
Connie Fenyo nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Award
Dye & Durham Corporation is proud to announce that Connie Fenyo has been nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Award under the Business & Professions category. Connie had the opportunity to participate in the Connecting the Community Program Award. This Program, supported by Scotiabank, provides for a cash donation of $10,000… more »
Lang Michener and McMillan to Merge
Lang Michener and McMillan are set to combine forces, merging to create a new 400 lawyer firm with offices in five Canadian cities and Hong Kong. From the McMillan merger news page: The new firm, which will operate under the single name, McMillan LLP, represents a unique opportunity… more »
Alternative Billing Practices Seminar
Colin Cameron, President of Profits for Partners, Management Consulting Inc., will be presenting an Alternative Billing Practices seminar on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP. This seminar is available in person and by webinar. Earn 2 hours of CPD Credits. For more details about the event, please… more »
Legal Research: From Problems to Solutions 2010 Course
OnPoint Law Corporation is presenting their second annual research course, Legal Research: From Problems to Solutions 2010 on Thursday, November 25 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. in Vancouver. Earn 6 CPD credits which include 1 hour of Ethics component. For more details about this event, please click on the… more »
Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada – International Human Rights Forum
Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada is holding an “International Human Rights Forum” on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the offices of Owen Bird, 29th Floor, Three Bentall Centre, 595 Burrard St., Vancouver. Speakers Robert Morales in Vancouver and Cara Gibbons in Toronto will examine the gap between international human… more »
EFS Legislative Amendments – Bill 11 Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act
The EFS legislative amendments contained in Bill 11 Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act passed through the debate in the legislature on May 4, 2010. This enabling legislation authorizes the Director of Land Titles to take future action to specify classes of documents to be submitted electronically. It will also permit the… more »
BCLMA Topics – Spring 2010
BCLMA has published the spring edition of their newsletter Topics. Here’s a sampling of headline articles clipped from the table of contents: The ethics of law on the web Hawke elected new BCLMA president How to stop lawyer mobility or lateral hires from creating conflicts of interest 1985: good… more »
Colin Cameron to Speak to BCLMA
The BC Legal Management Association welcomes Colin Cameron on Wednesday May 26th. His presentation titled Strategic Planning: a step-by-step guide for how to move your firm forward now is open to all BCLMA members and will cover a range of topics, including: The major components of… more »
VBA Devil’s Advocate Social to Support Earthquake Relief
On Friday, May 14, the Vancouver Bar Association will host its 4th annual “Devil’s Advocate” spring social at the Vancouver Art Gallery. This year, a new feature will be a dessert tasting by donation featuring some of Vancouver’s best restaurants, with proceeds benefiting the Canadian… more »
Online Video of UBC Law Building Demolition
In case you missed the demolition of the old UBC Law Building on February 2nd, students at the UBCLaw1 video channel have posted the video online. Also embedded below: more »
Welcome to BC Law Watch Blog
Dye & Durham is pleased to announce the launch of the B.C. Law Watch Blog, your one-stop source for information, events and updates pertinent to the legal community in British Columbia. In introducing the B.C. Law Watch Blog, we hope to offer a rich and comprehensive resource for events, news… more »
About Dye & Durham
Founded in 1874, Dye & Durham Corporation (D&D) has been a reliable purveyor of timely and accurate information for well over a century. With a staffing complement of 150 and 5 locations, we are also the largest, most comprehensive provider of legal support services in British Columbia… more »