In celebration of National Indigenous History Month this June, we encourage the legal profession and the public to explore the unique cultures, traditions and histories of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. This month, we’ll be sharing interesting facts about Indigenous history, resources and notable Indigenous people in the legal profession.
The 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Law Society will be held as a virtual meeting via Zoom webinar on July 8 at 1 pm. The period for submitting resolutions to be considered at the AGM is now closed and all resolutions will be posted within the Member Portal and communicated in a Notice to the Profession shortly. Movers of a resolution have until June 17 to withdraw or make changes to a resolution. Following receipt of any notice of withdrawal or change to a resolution, all resolution wording will be finalized and communicated in the second meeting notice, which will be issued by June 22.
From June 13 to July 7, Vancouver is hosting seven of the 2026 FIFA matches at BC Place. On game days, Robson Street and Cambie Street will be open for local traffic access only. We recommend that guests avoid coming to our office at 845 Cambie Street on these days.
To read the latest discipline outcomes, including conduct review summaries and admitted discipline violations, head to our Discipline Outcomes section. You can read summaries of discipline outcomes in our news section.
Client ID and verification obligations for lawyers entering private practice
Whether you’re a new lawyer or a lawyer switching careers from in-house to private practice, it’s important to understand your professional obligations to identify and verify your client’s identity and to obtain information about the client’s source of money for financial transactions.
Contact Barbara Buchanan, KC at bbuchanan@lsbc.org or 604.697.5816 if you have any questions.
Tips for using an agent to verify an individual’s identity
If you retain an agent to verify an individual’s identity, you must have an arrangement or agreement in writing with the agent for this purpose. You must not rely on information that the agent obtained for verification unless you obtain from the agent (not through the client) all information that the agent obtained, and are satisfied the agent verified identity in accordance with Rule 3-102. Read Rule 3-104 and see “Using an agent to verify a client’s identity” in the Frequently Asked Questions and the sample agent agreement to learn more. Contact Barbara Buchanan, KC at bbuchanan@lsbc.org or 604.697.5816 if you have any questions.
News from the legal profession
King’s Counsel nomination period now open
The nomination period for the King’s Counsel (KC) designation is now open. The KC designation recognizes BC lawyers who have made significant contributions to the legal profession, and who display professional integrity, good character and excellence in the practice of law. Nominations must be submitted by 4:30 pm on July 24.
CanLII is offering free 30-minute webinars to help familiarize users with their new AI research tool, Search+. The webinar on June 11 is for beginner users, and the webinar on June 18 is for intermediate users seeking to conduct more in-depth research.
BCLI launches public consultation on Escheat Act Modernization Project
British Columbia Law Institute’s (BCLI) project on the BC Escheat Act is exploring pathways for modernizing and aligning land ownership law with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The public consultation period will run until September 18, 2026.
More BC Supreme Court hearings available through videoconferencing
More people living in BC can now attend routine civil and family matters in the Supreme Court of British Columbia by videoconferencing, making it easier to participate in court proceedings without long commutes, time off work or added travel costs.
