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Law Society news releases and other backgrounder materials that are older than six months are archived in this section. This archive reflects the Law Society's historical, factual statements and past activities. The status of some issues may have changed since the time of publishing; check for current status if necessary.
Sheldon Goldberg resigns law practice in the face of Law Society disciplinary proceedings (August 4, 2009)
Law Society promotes business case to
keep women lawyers in the profession (July 21, 2009)
Law Society welcomes civil rule changes to improve access to justice (July 7, 2009)
BC Supreme Court lifts publication ban, allowing Law Society of BC to protect public by naming convicted lawyer (July 6, 2009)
Law Society of BC applauds resigning BC Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald Brenner (June 11, 2009)
Chief Provincial Court Judge Hugh Stansfield praised for his dedication to public access to justice (May 8, 2009)
Chief Justice of Canada to discuss accessing the justice system
at Law Society public forum (January 26, 2009)
Law Society satisfied with charges against Wirick (August 27, 2008)
Articling registry launched this week to connect law firms with students (July 17, 2008)
Youth opinion leaders make news at Law Society Public Forum (June 23, 2008)
Law Society takes action against unauthorized legal practice (March 25, 2008)
Free public forum addresses need for legal independence (November 20, 2007)
Fate of Jewish lawyers reminds British Columbians that freedom is fragile (November 1, 2007)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (August 13, 2007)
Law Society welcomes legislative amendments (April 25, 2007)
Law Society public forum to address disability issues (April 24, 2007)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (March 20, 2007)
Law Society applauds civil justice reform report (November 27, 2006)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (October 13, 2006)
Public forum on citizenship (October 5, 2006)
Law Society of BC mourns the loss of Dugald Christie (August 1, 2006)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (May 9, 2006)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (March 15, 2006)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (December 9, 2005)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (October 6, 2005)
Law Society of BC releases Berge decision (July 21, 2005)
The Jack Webster Award for Excellence in Legal Journalism — deadline extended to July 14 (July 8, 2005)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (July 4, 2005)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (May 17, 2005)
Law Society concludes investigation of complaint against James G. Matkin (April 21, 2005)
Tim McGee appointed head of Law Society of BC (April 11, 2005)
Law Society applauds legal aid increase (February 1, 2005)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (January 20, 2005)
Law Society Executive Director resigns (December 6, 2004)
Law Society appoints Acting Executive Director (November 25, 2004)
Law Society disciplines lawyers (November 8, 2004)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (September 30, 2004)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (July 19, 2004)
Law Society provides compensation for Wirick misappropriations (June 14, 2004)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers (June 3, 2004)
Law Society of BC takes steps against money laundering (April 2, 2004)
Law Society disciplines lawyer (March 10, 2004)
Law Society applauds government for considering Land Title Authority (February 16, 2004)
Law Society disciplines lawyer (January 19, 2004)
Law Society disciplines lawyers (December 18, 2003)
New agreement will assist electronic land title filing (December 17, 2003)
Law Society will refer Blair Suffredine hearing to new panel (November 25, 2003)
Law Society of BC President resigns (October 10, 2003)
Free media law workshop sponsored by the Law Society of B.C. and the Jack Webster Foundation (September 24, 2003)
Law Society disciplines B.C. lawyers (September 4, 2003)
Law Society disciplines B.C. lawyers (June 16, 2003)
Law Society disciplines B.C. lawyers (April 16, 2003)
Law Society disciplines B.C. lawyers (February 11, 2003)
Law Society disciplines BC lawyer (December 16, 2002)
New society to coordinate free legal services in BC (November 20, 2002)
Free media law workshop by the Jack Webster Foundation and the Law Society of B.C. (October 9, 2002)
Law Society disciplines B.C. lawyers (October 8, 2002)
Law Society announces new program to protect real estate purchasers (September 17, 2002)
Law Society of B.C. welcomes new Lay Benchers (September 9, 2002)
Law Society of B.C. adjourns court challenge (July 10, 2002)
Law Society of B.C. disciplines lawyers (May 31, 2002)
Law Society sets Special General Meeting for May 22 (April 19, 2002)
Overflow crowds force Law Society to adjourn non-confidence vote (April 12, 2002)
Statement by the Law Society of B.C. on the agreement between the Canadian Bar Association and the Attorney General (April 12, 2002)
Law Society sues government over court closures (March 19, 2002)
Law Society disciplines B.C. lawyers (March 14, 2002)
Law Society condemns sacking of Legal Services Society Board (February 22, 2002)
Supreme Court of Canada refuses to allow B.C. notaries to probate wills (February 6, 2002)
Law Society disciplines B.C. lawyers (January 28, 2002)
Prince George lawyer elected 2002 Law Society of B.C. President (January 14, 2002)
Law Society disciplines B.C. lawyers (December 4, 2001)
Canadian Law Societies Challenge Money Laundering Law (November 20, 2001)
Free media workshop sponsored by the Law Society of B.C. and Jack Webster Foundation (October 26, 2001)
Statement by the Law Society of B.C. (October 25, 2001)
Statement by the Law Society of B.C. on the Supreme Court of Canada decision in LSBC v. Mangat (October 18, 2001)
Lawyers and Free Legal Services — The Future of Pro Bono in B.C. (October 15, 2001)
Law Society releases discipline decision (October 9, 2001)
Law Society suspends B.C. lawyer (July 25, 2001)
Law Society of B.C. disciplines lawyers (June 20, 2001)
Chief Justice Allan McEachern praised by Law Society of B.C. (May 15, 2001)
Law Society of B.C. disciplines lawyer (April 18, 2001)
Law Society disbars lawyer (April 11, 2001)
Law Society suspends B.C. lawyer (February 12, 2001)
Law Society suspends B.C. lawyers (February 9, 2001)
Law Society demands adequate legal aid funding (January 26, 2001)
Law Society of B.C. disciplines lawyers (January 25, 2001)
Victoria lawyer elected 2001 Law Society President (January 15, 2001)
Law Society disbars lawyer (January 3, 2001)
Law Society gives special service award to Ted Hughes, Q.C. (October 30, 2000)
CBC Radio One reporter wins Jack Webster – Law Society of B.C. legal journalism award (October 30, 2000)
Law Society of BC study reveals social cost of legal aid cutbacks (October 3, 2000)
Richard Margetts address - on the occasion of the elevation of Mr. Justice Richard Low to the B.C. Court of Appeal (September 14, 2000)
Canadian Lawyers to Provide Legal Services Safely over the Internet (August 23, 2000)
Karl Warner address – on the occasion of the elevation of Judge Carol Baird Ellan to Chief Judge of the B.C. Provincial Court (July 14, 2000)
Karl Warner address – on the occasion of the elevation of Mr. Justice Robert Metzger and Mr. Justice Richard Brooke, Q.C. to the Supreme Court of B.C. (June 29, 2000)
Jane Shackell address – on the occasion of the elevation of Mr. Justice Donald Brenner to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of B.C. (June 9, 2000)
Law Society urges public to use lawyers in family court (March 30, 2000)
Karl Warner speech – on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Legal Services Society of British Columbia (March 14, 2000)
Up in Smoke: Justice and the Drug Debate – April 1 – postponed until further notice
(March 3, 2000)
Williams lauded by Law Society of BC (February 8, 2000)
Warner 2000 Law Society President (January 24, 2000)
Karl Warner, Q.C. Address – on the occasion of the elevation of Madam Justice Beverley McLachlin to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada (January 17, 2000)
Vernon lawyer Kenny admits professional misconduct to Law Society (November 25, 1999)
CBC Radio News Reporters, Monday Magazine writer named winners of Law Society's journalism awards (November 22, 1999)
Law Society to stress lawyer-client relationship in Guess appeal (October 14, 1999)
Mental Health and the Law – November 13 (October 14, 1999)
Law Society suspends Laxton (May 17, 1999)
Lawyers disciplined by Law Society of BC (March 18, 1999)
Law Society mourns passing of Jack Webster (March 2, 1999)
Reminder: deadline extended for submitting best 1998 legal journalism stories (February 5, 1999)
Law Society President asks public to wait on Shaw decision (January 25, 1999)
Wilson new Law Society President for 1999 (January 20, 1999)
Law Society of B.C. to Appeal Mangat Decision to Supreme Court of Canada (December 9, 1998)
Law Society serves discipline citation on Laxton (November 24, 1998)
Immigration Spotlights November 7 Media Workshop (September 22, 1998)
Law Society authorizes citation against Laxton (June 1, 1998)
Law Society of B.C. to investigate lawyer conduct in Skeena Cellulose matter (February 17, 1998)
Trudi Brown, Q.C. to lead B.C. lawyers in 1998 (January 13, 1998)
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