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Sandra Sukstorf, Christopher Greenwood, Maegen Giltrow, K.C., Karrie Anne Wolfe, K.C., and Y. Liliane Bantourakis, newest BC Supreme Court judges
March 6, 2024
News release from Department of Justice Canada Read more https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/02/minister-of-justice-and-attorney-general-of-canada-announces-judicial-appointments-in-the-province-of-british-columbia.html
Read MoreLawyer warns ‘integrity of the entire system in jeopardy’ if rising use of AI in legal circles goes wrong
March 6, 2024
Some experts are concerned about what artificial intelligence could mean for the justice system CBC News Read more https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/artificial-intelligence-lawyers-law-nova-scotia-1.7126732
Read MoreAppointment of Associate Judge of BCSC – Lawrence Robinson
February 22, 2024
The Supreme Court of British Columbia welcomes the appointment of Associate Judge Lawrence Robinson in Vancouver. . A public welcoming ceremony for Associate Judge Robinson will be held on a date to be scheduled, and information about the welcoming ceremony will be posted on the Court’s website once it is available. For more information about […]
Read MoreCall and Admission Ceremony -Friday, March 1, 2024
February 22, 2024
This event will take place in the Great Hall at the Vancouver Law Courts at 1:30 pm. The ceremony will be conducted by the Honourable Chief Justice Christopher E. Hinkson.
Read MoreTHE LAWYER SHOW 2024: Into the Woods
February 21, 2024
Tickets now on sale. Music and lyrics by Stephen SondheimBook by James Lapine. James Lapine and the legendary Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and brings them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes […]
Read MoreWhat it takes to produce the BC Provincial Court’s highly rated annual reports
February 20, 2024
Posted online in December, the BC Provincial Court’s 2022/23 annual report has been praised as “fantastic” and “amazing”. Readers have said that it provides a succinct and comprehensive overview of the Court’s work while the photos, graphics, and design make it engaging and readable….. https://www.provincialcourt.bc.ca/enews/enews-13-02-2024
Read MoreImproved transparency will fight money laundering
February 20, 2024
Investigating and accessing information about land ownership in B.C. is about to get easier for law enforcement agencies, journalists and researchers with the elimination of search fees for the Province’s Land Owner Transparency Registry (LOTR). “Money laundering fuels the toxic-drug crisis and gang violence on our streets and takes away housing from hard-working British Columbians who play […]
Read MoreNew Provincial Court judges
February 9, 2024
Congratulations to Christopher Churchill, Karen Leung, Colleen Elden and Sheryl Wagner, our newest Provincial Court judges!- click “read more” for access to link B.C. appoints four new Provincial Court judges | BC Gov News
Read MoreBCCA updated policies
February 9, 2024
The BC Court of Appeal has updated the Court of Appeal Record and Courtroom Access Policy – click “read more” for access to link https://bccourts.ca/Court_of_Appeal/practice_and_procedure/record_and_courtroom_access_policy/PDF/Court_of_Appeal_Record_and_Courtroom_Access_Policy.pdf
Read MoreBCSC online booking system
February 9, 2024
Beginning in fall 2024, the Court will be transitioning to a fully online booking system for several different types of conferences, as well as for trials and lengthy chambers hearings in civil and family matters – click “read more” for access to link https://bccourts.ca/supreme_court/documents/Update_regarding_online_booking.pdf
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