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2023
Citation issued against West Vancouver lawyer Mark Sager
Consultation: Have your say on trust accounting rules
Lawyer Richard Liu suspended for three months
Law Society named one of BC’s Top 100 Employers
Have your say: Help the Law Society improve E-Brief
Abbotsford lawyer Randle W. Howarth suspended for 10 weeks
Vancouver lawyer Lubomir Ihor Huculak disbarred for professional misconduct
Hong Guo’s one-year suspension upheld with additional practice supervision agreement
Benchers to consider next steps toward licensing paralegals
Benchers vote to move forward with licensing paralegals
Lawyer Roger Balraj Singh Bhatti resigns in the face of discipline
New Practice Resource: Inclusive language guide for lawyers
Lawyer Kashif A. Ahmed fined $12,000 for professional misconduct
Digital credentials project for lawyers expands in BC
Vancouver lawyer Andrew Yat-Cheung Lau disbarred for professional misconduct
Langley lawyer Scott Thomas Johnston suspended for professional misconduct
Articling offers by downtown Vancouver firms to stay open until August 18
Benchers reviewed recommendations to improve Indigenous cultural safety in legal regulation
2023 Annual General Meeting
Indigenous Intercultural Course making an impact for BC lawyers
Notice of Bencher by-election in the County of Vancouver and call for nominations
Surrey lawyer Khushpal S. Taunk fined $25,000 for professional misconduct
Fraser Valley lawyer Liam P. Kearns fined $15,000 for professional misconduct
Advancing the conversation on mental health in the legal profession
2022
Articling during the pandemic
Reminder on remote appearances by lawyers in the Provincial Court
Law Society suspends lawyer Katrina Sriranpong
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of Vancouver lawyer Desmond Greg Friedland
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of Richmond lawyer Hong Guo
Indigenous intercultural course now available for all practising BC lawyers
Law Society Tribunal orders disbarment of former lawyer Aaron Murray Lessing
Former lawyer David Andrew Riddell barred from practising law for 10 years
Former lawyer Rosario Cateno Di Bella barred from practising law for five years
Proposed amendments to Legal Profession Act will improve financial stability for access to justice p
Moving toward a single regulator of legal professionals
The Law Society of British Columbia invites the public to the 2022 Rule of Law Lecture with criminal
Two new public representatives to join the Law Society’s governance board
In memoriam: John McAlpine, QC
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of West Vancouver lawyer Michael Murph Ranspot
Practice advice decision-making assistant now available online, 24/7
2022 Annual General Meeting
Indigenous Intercultural Course now available to the public
Law Society develops alternative discipline program
Law Society obtains injunction against Scott McCluskey
Reflections on mental health
Bench and Bar Dinner
Donoghue v. Stevenson 90th anniversary conference hosted by Law Society of Scotland
Innovation Sandbox changing the legal landscape
Articling offers by downtown Vancouver firms to stay open until August 19
Enhancements to Lawyer Directory support inclusivity
Have your say on employment-related standards for licensing candidates
2022 Annual General Meeting – second notice
Law Society suspends Richmond lawyer David Y. Chen
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of Vancouver lawyer George Frederick Turner Gregory
2022 Annual General Meeting Advance Online Voting and Registration Reminder
2022 Annual General Meeting results
Surrey lawyer Mohammud Massood Joomratty barred from practising law for 12 years
LSBC Tribunal orders additional discipline sanctions for two lawyers
New LSBC Tribunal website enhances transparency, accountability
LSBC Tribunal orders suspension of Langley lawyer Rowan MacKenzie Davison
Surrey lawyer Serf Grewal ordered suspended for two months
Law Society suspends Victoria lawyer Donald Roy McLeod
Law Society suspends Kelowna lawyer Paule Fiona Seeger (Moore)
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Alina Nikolaeva
Statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Intentions Paper on Legal Professions Regulatory Modernization
Notice of Bencher By-Election in the County of Vancouver and Call for Nominations
Overview of 2023 Fees
Observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Surrey lawyer suspended for two months
Law Society issues “no-action” letter to WT BCA LLP
2022 Bencher by-election results (County of Vancouver)
Law Society issues its response to the Ministry’s Intentions Paper
Vancouver lawyer suspended for four months
Nanaimo lawyer suspended for six months
Law Society President's message regarding the Single Legal Regulator
Vancouver lawyer will not practice law for 15 years after professional misconduct
Law Society holiday hours
Power of Attorney and Representation Agreement Acts amended to allow remote electronic witnessing
Herman Van Ommen, KC appointed as Tribunal Chair
2021
Update regarding access to Law Society offices, January 2021
COVID-19 update: January 25, 2021
Law Society marks International Data Privacy Day with special podcast presentation
In memoriam: Constance D. Isherwood, QC
Law Society disbars former Kimberley lawyer Sandra H. M. Smaill, QC
Notice to Profession, February 11, 2021
Law Society suspends lawyer Kenseelan Gounden
COVID-19 update: March 4, 2021
LIF coverage is being expanded to include cyber insurance
Law Society suspends Pitt Meadows lawyer Eric John Becker
Appointment of Provincial Court judges
Articling offers by downtown Vancouver firms to stay open until August 20
The Law Society of British Columbia and the Jack Webster Foundation invite journalists to the 2021 L
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer Sumandip Singh
Bencher by-election in the district of Kamloops and call for nominations
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Nathan Sutha Ganapathi
Judicial appointments to the Supreme Court of BC
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Sonia Hayer
Bencher by-election in the County of Vancouver and call for nominations
2021 Law and the Media Workshop: video now available
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer John (Jack) Joseph Jacob Hittrich
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Stephen Bronstein
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Paul Doroshenko
2021 Bencher by-election results (district of Kamloops)
Law Society statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer Narindar Pal Singh Kang, QC
First applicants accepted to the Law Society’s innovation sandbox
Law Society seeks applicants for hearing panel pools
Law Society office reopens to the public on Monday, July 19
Gaynor C. Yeung elected in Vancouver County
Law Society appoints Harry Cayton for governance review
Law Society disbars lawyer Peter Darren Steven Hart
2021 Annual General Meeting
Law Society suspends lawyer Larry David Routtenberg
New legal services pilots added to Law Society’s innovation sandbox
Law Society suspends Victoria lawyer Valorie F. Hemminger Long
Law firms help expand access to legal services through Law Society innovation sandbox
Law Society approves in principle to Everyone Legal Clinic innovation sandbox proposal
Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30
2020 Annual Report and financial statements now available
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Florence Esther Louie Yen
Law Society suspends Kamloops lawyer Jeremy Daniel Knight
COVID-19 update – September 8, 2021
Notice of 2021 Bencher Election and Call for Nominations
Law Society suspends Kelowna lawyer George Roland Holland
2021 Annual General Meeting – second notice
Law Society piloting Indigenous intercultural course
Overview of 2022 fees
Former lawyer Amanda Jane Rose barred from practising law for fifteen years
2021 Annual General Meeting Online Voting and Registration Reminder
2021 Annual General Meeting voting results
Law Society obtains injunction against Loraine Lee
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer Zao (Aidan) Huang
Notice of Acclamation
Law Society COVID-19 vaccination policy
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of Richmond lawyer Hong Guo
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of Langley lawyer Sumit Ahuja
Bencher election results
Law Society disbars lawyer Jonathan Dudley Tweedale
Law Society adds service providers to innovation sandbox
Law Society seeks review of Hong Guo suspension
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Glen Orris
Law Society considers Cayton governance report
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of Victoria lawyer Rosario Di Bella
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of Surrey lawyer Suneil Kyle Sangha
Law Society Tribunal orders suspension of Parksville lawyer John Aaron Hossack
2020
Law Society appoints new hearing panel pool members
In memoriam: Ted Hughes, QC
Law Society disbars former Vancouver lawyer James Comparelli
International Day of the Endangered Lawyer
Benchers adopt recommendations of the Mental Health Task Force
Law Society statement on proposed changes to motor vehicle claims
Former lawyer Glen Cameron Tedham agrees not to practise law in BC for 12 years
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
Law Society responds to changes to ICBC
Law Society disbars former Kamloops lawyer Seanna Michelle McKinley
Law Society provides opening statement to the Cullen Commission
Appointment of Provincial Court judges
Pre-litigation payments and conflict of interest risk
COVID-19 preparedness at the Law Society
Bencher by-election (Vancouver) and call for nominations
Law Society suspends Abbotsford lawyer Amarjit Singh Dhindsa
Law Society's COVID-19 response
COVID-19 update: Commissioning affidavits and information from the courts
COVID-19 update: March 23, 2020
In memoriam: Mark Andrews, QC
COVID-19 update: March 26, 2020
COVID-19 update: March 27, 2020
COVID-19 update: April 1, 2020
In memoriam: H. Allan Hope, QC
COVID-19 update: April 3, 2020
Former lawyer Konrad Malik agrees not to practise law for nine months
COVID-19 update: April 6, 2020
COVID-19 update: April 15, 2020
Law Society makes history holding its first virtual board meeting
Law Society suspends former Nanaimo lawyer James Leslie Straith
COVID-19 update: April 17, 2020
Law Society announces additional topic, extra cash prizes for secondary school essay contest
COVID-19 update: April 20, 2020
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Rene Henri Daignault
COVID-19 update: April 24, 2020
COVID-19 update: April 27, 2020
COVID-19 update: April 29, 2020
COVID-19 update: May 1, 2020
COVID-19 update: May 4, 2020
COVID-19 update: May 6, 2020
COVID-19 update: May 8, 2020
COVID-19 update: May 11, 2020
Consultation: Retainers held by lawyers who are mediators, arbitrators or parenting co-ordinators
Former lawyer Sanda Ling King agrees not to practise law in BC for 10 years
Former lawyer David Jacob Siebenga agrees not to practise law in BC for 15 years
COVID-19 update: May 14, 2020
COVID-19 update: May 19, 2020
Cheryl D’Sa elected in Vancouver county by-election
COVID-19 update: May 22, 2020
COVID-19 update: May 27, 2020
Statement by Law Society President Craig Ferris, QC
2019 Annual Report and audited financial statements now available
Statement of President Craig Ferris, QC on racial injustice
In memoriam
Former lawyer David Allen Kidd agrees not to practise law for five years
COVID-19 update: June 10, 2020
Law Society suspends Victoria lawyer Crystal Irene Buchan
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer John (Jack) Joseph Jacob Hittrich
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
COVID-19 update: June 23, 2020
Law Society suspends West Vancouver lawyer Douglas Joseph William Hammond
COVID-19 update for members of the public and stakeholders
Notice to the Profession: July 8, 2020
Statement in support of the UN Basic Principles on the role of lawyers
New LIF video: Planning for when the state of emergency ends
2020 Annual General Meeting
COVID-19 update on the state of emergency
The Law Society congratulates winners and runners-up of secondary school essay contest on the rule o
COVID update: August 24, 2020
Statement of President Craig Ferris, QC regarding the Begbie statue
Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in BC
Notice of Bencher By-election in the County of Vancouver (District No. 1) and call for nominations
Law Society launches the Rule of Law Matters podcast
2020 Annual General Meeting – second notice
Overview of 2021 fees
Results of the Annual General Meeting
Land Owner Transparency Registry in force November 30, 2020
Notice to the Profession: October 9, 2020
Missed limitations and deadlines are on the rise
Law Society taking steps to expand access to legal services
Fraudsters continue to target BC lawyers
Kevin B. Westell and Lisa Dumbrell elected in Vancouver county Fall by-election
Land Owner Transparency Registry in force November 30, 2020
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
Notice to the Profession: December 1, 2020
In memoriam: Joseph James Arvay, QC
Law Society Strategic Plan 2021-2025
Notice to the Profession: High Cost of Making Small Mistakes
Notice the Profession, Back to basics: Learn about your indemnification policy
Law Society suspends Burnaby lawyer Brock Anthony Edwards
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Milan Matt Uzelac
Notice to the Profession: Take action to protect against cyber and ransomware attacks
Suspension of limitation periods ends on March 25, 2021
Law Society congratulates QC recipients
2019
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
Law Society to lead coalition to raise public awareness for legal aid
2019 Law and the Media Workshop
Mandates established for Futures Task Force and Annual Fee Review Working Group
Law Society scholarships
Ethics Committee opinion on withdrawing representation
Consultation on proposed amendments to rules relating to fiduciary property
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer Pir Indar Paul Singh Sahota
Law Society responds to legal aid announcement
Mandate and membership for Licensed Paralegal Task Force
Celebrating Law Day
Reminder: CRT has exclusive jurisdiction to determine entitlement to Part 7 benefits effective April
Law Society 2018 Annual Report and audited financial statements now available
Articling offers by downtown Vancouver firms to stay open until August 16
Law Society responds to reports on money laundering
Queen's Counsel nominations
Law Society seeks applicants for hearing panel pools
Law Society responds to final report of MMIWG inquiry
Law Society disbars former Surrey lawyer Gerhardus Pyper
Law Society celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
Unsung heroes: Bob Bellows
Rule of Law Lecture presentations available online
Former Coquitlam lawyer Roy Swartzberg resigns from the Law Society in face of discipline proceeding
Law Society congratulates winners of Secondary School Essay Contest on the rule of law
Anti-money Laundering Measures of the Law Society – new trust rule and cash rule changes
Changes to general meeting procedure approved
2019 Annual General Meeting timeline
Results of the 2019 general meeting referendum
Trust Accounting Course
Law Society suspends Terrace lawyer Wade Cameron MacGregor
Law Society suspends North Vancouver lawyer William Lorne MacDonald
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer Yvonne Hsu
2019 Annual General Meeting
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
2019 Bencher Election – Call for Nominations
Law Society suspends Victoria lawyer Rosario Di Bella
2019 Annual General Meeting – second notice
Order in council maintains ability of law students to act in summary conviction matters
2019 Annual General Meeting – third notice
Law Society to improve intercultural competence for future lawyers
Orange Shirt Day and unsung hero: Katrina Harry
Law Society suspends Abbotsford lawyer Amarjit Singh Dhindsa
2020 annual fee and first instalment of insurance due November 30
Overview of 2020 fees
Benchers Report of Proceedings since the last AGM
Former lawyer James Turner agrees not to practise law in BC for ten years
Unsung hero Brian Coleman, QC
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
Bencher election results
Province of BC adopts Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
Law Society adopts Indigenous intercultural competency training
Law Society recognizes excellence in the legal profession
Law Society congratulates 2019 QC recipients
Public representatives appointed to the Law Society’s governance board
2018
Call for applications: Appointments to Vancouver Building Board of Appeal (City of Vancouver) and Ha
Law Society appoints Natasha Dookie chief legal officer
Call for applications: The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLEBC) Board members
Consultation: proposed amendments to Federation of Law Societies of Canada's anti money-laundering m
Government of Canada announces three judicial appointments in BC
County of Vancouver by-election: call for nominations
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer Thomas Harding
2018 Bencher by-election – County of Vancouver
Adam Whitcombe appointed as deputy executive director and deputy chief executive officer of the Law
Public representatives appointed to the Law Society’s governance board
Articling offers by downtown Vancouver firms to stay open until August 17
Call for applications: Continuing Legal Education Society of BC
Karen Snowshoe elected in Vancouver County byelection
2018 Queen's Counsel nominations
Law Society disbars former lawyer Patricia Lebedovich
Law Society disbars former lawyer Angiola-Patrizia De Stefanis
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
Law Society disbars lawyer Malcolm Hassan Zoraik
Lawyer Daniel Kwong resigns from the Law Society in face of discipline
Supreme Court of Canada rules on proposed Trinity Western University law school
Law Society congratulates 2018 Law Society scholarship recipients
Law Society commits to Truth and Reconciliation action plan
Law Society suspends Whistler lawyer Ian David Reith
Annual fee review consultation
New property transfer tax return effective September 17, 2018
2018 Annual General Meeting of the Law Society
New property transfer tax return requirements in effect September 17, 2018
Law Society seeks feedback on alternate legal service providers
Vancouver Bencher by-election: call for nominations
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
Overview of 2019 fees
Law Society suspends Victoria lawyer Gregory Neil Harney
2018 Annual General Meeting - second notice
Law Society disbars former lawyer Steven Mansfield
2018 Bencher By-election – County of Vancouver
2018 Annual General Meeting Registration
2018 Bencher By-election – County of Vancouver
2018 Annual General Meeting: New date and time
Law Society honours lawyers and law students who gave their lives in World Wars One and Two
Law Society disbars former lawyer Nida Chaudhry
2018 AGM Notice: December 4, 2018
Jacqueline McQueen elected in Vancouver county by-election
Provincial government tables legislation enabling the Law Society to regulate licensed paralegals
Former lawyer Christopher Cook resigns in the face of discipline
Annual general meeting concludes
Law Society congratulates 2018 QC recipients
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
New beginnings
Celebrating Indigenous culture
Mental Health Week: an important reminder for the legal profession
Celebrating the charter
Celebrating 25 years of progress in gender equality
Budget 2018 is a good foundation for improving access to justice
2017
We remember: Vimy, 1917 - 2017
Kootenay county by-election results
Congratulations to Jan Lindsay, QC on her appointment to the Judicial Advisory Committee
County of Kootenay by-election: call for nominations
Designated paralegal initiative improves access to lower cost legal services
Law Society protects the public by taking action against unauthorized practice of law
Attention real estate and other practitioners: Fraudsters again target lawyers disbursing trust fund
Notice of Bencher by-election in the County of Kootenay (District No. 5) and call for nominations
Law Society suspends former Vancouver lawyer Kerri Farion for professional misconduct
Supreme Court of Canada decision on application for leave to appeal
Law Society and Law Foundation to provide funding for Access to Justice BC
Law Society adopts vision for publicly funded legal aid in BC
2016 Report on Performance and financial statements now available
Law Society addresses colonial symbolism as part of commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Stanley Foo for making threatening remarks
Constitutional challenge to inadequate legal aid launched by West Coast LEAF and BCPIAC
Law Society urges protection of lawyers from search of electronic devices
Law Society protects the public by taking action against unauthorized practice of law
Law Society of British Columbia CEO Tim McGee QC steps down
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer Pir Indar Paul Singh Sahota
Invitation to apply for appointment to hearing panel pools
Appointments to the Supreme Court of BC
National Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters launches public awareness
The Law Society congratulates winner and runner-up of the Secondary School Essay Contest on the rule
Law Society welcomes Senate report
Law Society announces three new awards
The Law Society responds to announcement of legal aid funding increase in throne speech
Law Society calls on new government to increase legal aid funding
Law Society congratulates 2017 Law Society Scholarship recipient Naomi Minwalla
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Sumit Ahuja
Support services for lawyers affected by wildfires in BC
Law Society welcomes the opportunity to work with Premier John Horgan and the newly appointed cabine
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Gregory Samuels
Statement regarding possible intervention
2017 Annual General Meeting of the Law Society of British Columbia
Court dates set in TWU v. Law Society
Supreme Court of Canada appointments process
2017 Bencher election - call for nominations
2017 Annual General Meeting of the Law Society - second notice
Law Society suspends West Vancouver lawyer Donald Franklin Gurney
Judicial vacancies in British Columbia
Overview of 2018 fees
Lawyer Christopher Penty resigns from the Law Society in face of discipline proceedings
Lawyer K. Joseph Spears resigns from Law Society in face of discipline
Craig Ferris, QC acclaimed second vice-president in 2018
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from unauthorized practice of law
2017 Law and the Media Workshop
Law Society suspends former Surrey lawyer Gerhardus Albertus Pyper
Draft rule changes on interviewing and communicating with witnesses
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Sumit Ahuja
Changes to Property Transfer Tax Return form
Court of Appeal confirms Law Society’s decision to suspend Vancouver lawyer William T. Faminoff
Ministry of Finance Updated Property Transfer Tax Return (Version 29) in effect November 27, 2017
2017 Law and the Media Workshop video now available
Law Society recognizes excellence in the legal profession
Law Society names Donald Avison as new executive director and chief executive officer
New rules on electronic transfer of trust funds
Law Society congratulates 2017 QC recipients
Truth and Reconciliation Symposium: truth-telling and sparking change
The importance of a supportive, collegial network
The Law Society maintains the public trust
A vision for publicly funded legal aid
Law Week
Lawyers’ electronic devices must be protected from border searches
Lawyers Insurance Fund protects you — and the public interest
Legal aid plays an important role in every community
2016
Overview of 2017 fees
Benchers approve support for Access to Justice BC
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Susan Ben-Oliel for four months for repeated failures to respo
Law Society to seek leave to appeal TWU decision to the Supreme Court of Canada
Law Society suspends former Penticton lawyer Charles Albas for professional misconduct
Law Society honours lifetime contributions of Constance D. Isherwood, QC
Law Society takes action to protect the public from unauthorized practice of law
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Susan Ben-Oliel for repeated failures to respond [Updated Dece
Law Society makes submission on National Security Consultation
Law Society to seek leave to appeal TWU decision to the Supreme Court of Canada
BC Court of Appeal decision on TWU matter
Law Society’s second annual secondary school essay contest highlights significance of the rule of la
Law Society welcomes Privacy Commissioner’s report to Parliament
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from individuals, businesses engaging in unauthorized
Law Society suspends former Vancouver lawyer Krista Jessacher
The Law Society of British Columbia creates Truth and Reconciliation Advisory Committee
The Law Society and the Jack Webster Foundation invite members of the media to the 2016 Law and the
The Law Society congratulates winner and runner-up of the secondary school Magna Carta essay contest
Law Society takes action against individuals, businesses engaging in unauthorized practice of law
The Law Society recommends changes to the Supreme Court of Canada judicial appointment process
Law Society applauds announcement on the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Law Society of British Columbia welcomes public consultation phase of national security review
Law Society appeals decision in TWU v. Law Society of BC
2016 Annual General Meeting of the Law Society of British Columbia
Law Society suspends Vancouver lawyer Catherine Sas
Ministry of Finance announces additional property transfer tax effective August 2, 2016
Making the blanket whole
Law Society protects against money laundering
Alternative courts must be part of the solution
Looking out for the interests of children
Climbing the Truth and Reconciliation mountain
Limited scope retainers
A profession of opportunities
LAP: A story of redemption and compassion
Unbundling revisited
25 years of Justicia
Input sought on law firm regulation
It’s time for China to respect rule of law
Congratulations to UVic Law Faculty
Our work on Bill C-51
2015
Law Society suspends Victoria lawyer Jack Woodward for issuing cheques with insufficient funds
Law Society celebrates excellence in journalism at the 2015 Jack Webster Awards
Law Society suspends former Vancouver lawyer Robert Strother
Law Society disbars former Vancouver lawyer John David Briner
BC Supreme Court releases decision on Trinity Western University matter
Law Society suspends Surrey lawyer David Siebenga for professional misconduct
Law Society takes action to protect BC public from individuals, businesses engaging in unauthorized
Law Society suspends Kelowna lawyer Christopher Penty for professional misconduct
Benchers prioritize Truth and Reconciliation call to action
Law Society aims to improve access to justice
Former North Vancouver lawyer David Saito agrees to seven allegations of professional misconduct
Law Society suspends North Vancouver lawyer Ronald Perrick for professional misconduct
Hearing in TWU v. Law Society of BC concludes
Law Society orders disbarment of former Kelowna lawyer Douglas Welder
Law Society finds former lawyer Kevin Alexander McLean to be ungovernable, orders disbarment
Law Society suspends lawyer Philip Richard Derksen for failure to comply with Law Society accounting
Law Society suspends lawyer William Terrence Faminoff for backdating statements of account, improper
Law Society investigates lawyer Robert Scott Morrice, accepts undertaking to no longer practice law
Law Society to provide special media interviews for Law Week
Law Society takes action against individuals, business for unauthorized practice of law
Law Society suspends lawyer John Pham for charging excessive fees and disbursements, creating fictit
Lawyer Donald Roy McLeod suspended, fined for disclosing confidential client information
100 Mile House lawyer Douglas Dent’s suspension substituted for fine
Former lawyer Andrew Christopher Lee admits to submitting fraudulent expenses, cannot apply for rein
The Law Society and Jack Webster Foundation announce Law and the Media workshop
Reflections on a productive year
Congratulations to four new judges
The tragedy in France
Thanks to all those who ran for Bencher
Why our admission program is under review
Tribunal reform: An open and transparent decision-making process results in the solution best suited
Moving toward improved access to legal services and regulatory efficiency
Coming clean on money laundering
Tribunal reform
Celebrating Magna Carta
Small firm articling and PLTC
Sole practitioners and articling opportunities
Regulation in a changing world
Addressing concerns about merger discussions
Challenging new lawyers to be active in their communities
Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Bencher retreat
Commonwealth Lawyers Conference
Law Society considers regulatory merger with notaries and regulation of other legal service provider
Benjimen Meisner
Restorative justice
A good day for the administration of justice in Canada
Inspiration from our young BC lawyers
Taking the oath of office
My perspective on the efficiency and cost of the judiciary
Let me introduce myself
2014
Former lawyer Raffaele Crescenzo admits to professional misconduct, cannot apply for reinstatement f
Law Society congratulates Suzanne Côté on Supreme Court of Canada appointment
Law Society disbars former lawyer Bradley Darryl Tak for stealing client money
Vancouver Island lawyer Jennifer Eileen McCormick suspended for disclosing confidential client infor
Bencher review panel confirms discipline for lawyer Vivian Chiang, who misled court
Law Society takes action against unauthorized practitioners
Lawyer Martin Drew Johnson suspended for making inappropriate remark
Proposed TWU law school not approved for Law Society’s admission program
Law Society of BC welcomes Supreme Court decision on civil hearing fees
Law Society to hold member referendum on accreditation of TWU
Vancouver lawyer Gary Russell Vlug suspended for professional misconduct
Unique Aboriginal mentoring program to launch second cycle in BC
Resolution adopted at Law Society’s special general meeting
Law Society members to have a special general meeting on June 10
Law Society statement on recent comments about Chief Justice McLachlin
Law Society suspends Kelowna lawyer Douglas Warren Welder
Law Society approves Trinity Western University law program
Upcoming Bencher meeting to be webcast
Law Society suspends Victoria lawyer Roger Batchelor for filing improperly commissioned affidavits
Law Society disbars Surrey lawyer Rudi Gellert for stealing client funds
Law Society welcomes public input as it considers new law school at Trinity Western University
Law Society suspends lawyer Douglas Edward Dent for improperly withdrawing trust funds to pay fees a
Law Society disbars lawyer Laurel Elizabeth Hudson for falsifying accounts and time records
Lawyers wanting to be family law mediators, arbitrators and parenting coordinators must now be accre
2014 Referendum: Whether the Law Society should not approve TWU
Reminder: 2014 Referendum
Family Law Pilot Project to end in the Supreme Court of BC
2013
Vernon lawyer William Jacob Mastop disbarred for criminal conviction
Nanaimo lawyer Brian John Kirkhope ordered suspended for 45 days for professional misconduct
Avoid being scammed, confirm a lawyer’s identity using Lawyer Lookup
Law Society governors approve joint task force recommendations on the future of legal service regula
Law Society suspends Abbotsford lawyer Philip Richard Derksen for one month following finding of pro
Law Society obtains court orders against five unauthorized legal practitioners
Law Society celebrates excellence in journalism at the 2013 Jack Webster Awards
Surrey lawyer Aaron Murray Lessing ordered suspended for one month following review of disciplinary
Lawyer Vivian Chiang, who misled court suspended for one month, ordered to pay $10,000 in costs
Lawyer Mishal Abrahams admits misappropriation, resigns, cannot apply for reinstatement until 2025
Public consultations in Vancouver, Victoria and Prince George on future of legal regulation
Vancouver lawyer Laird Russell Cruickshank gets 45-day suspension for misconduct and breach of Law S
Court orders obtained against Surrey, Toronto unauthorized practitioners
Vancouver lawyer Grant Qing-nan Meng admits misconduct including misappropriation of trust funds, re
Court grants injunction against notary public Gail Joan MacDonald, who violated Legal Profession Act
Law Society obtains Supreme Court injunction against Burnaby unauthorized legal practitioner Roald T
Aboriginal mentorship program launched today is first of its kind in North America
Law Society disbars lawyer Malcolm Hassan Zoraik
Invitation to newsrooms to attend the 2013 Law and the Media Workshop: “Major Crimes and Mega Trials
Law Society launches new database to protect public from unauthorized practice of law
BC Supreme Court grants Law Society two court orders against unauthorized practitioners
Law Society saddened by death of retired Provincial Court Judge Alfred Scow
Law Society encourages new BC government to continue addressing legal system challenges
Law Society ramps up public education for 2013 Law Week
Vancouver lawyer Milan Matt Uzelac suspended for six weeks after admitting misconduct during mortgag
Hearing panel suspends Fort Nelson lawyer Nathan Richard Bauder for four months, orders $10,000 in c
Former Law Society president and current governor honoured with Diamond Jubilee Medals
Lawyer James Hu resigns in the face of discipline, cannot apply for reinstatement until February 202
Hearing panel suspends lawyer Thomas Denovan Hill for one month for admitted misconduct
Law Society implements new code of conduct detailing lawyers’ ethical responsibilities, enhancing in
Paralegals pilot project aims to reduce price of legal services, increase access to justice
2012
Law Society looks forward to working with government to implement Bill 44
Law Society to consider public interest in its review of Bill 44
Public on hearing panels: opening the doors for public participation
Law Society launches project to increase numbers of women lawyers in private practice
Law Society congratulates Jack Webster legal journalism award winner
Lawyer Thomas Denovan Hill resigns, agrees not to apply for reinstatement for seven years
Law Society encouraged by BC government white paper and ongoing commitment to justice reform
Law Society First Vice-President Art Vertlieb, QC awarded Diamond Jubilee Medal
Prospective law students advised that foreign law schools not necessarily a fast or easy route to pr
Law Society committed to working with stakeholders to address justice system concerns
Law Society report aims to help build a more diverse legal profession
Lawyer Paris Simons suspended for one month for failing to provide quality service and misleading a
Lawyer Brian Clark Rea not permitted to practise law for almost four years after accessing child por
Law Society looks forward to working with government to implement Bill 44
Lawyer Laird Russell Cruickshank receives one-month suspension after admitting to several allegation
Kelowna lawyer Douglas W. Welder faces another, longer suspension after repeated failure to comply w
BC lawyers meet end-of-year requirements for continuing professional development
Law Society to consider public interest in its review of Bill 44
Legal Profession Act amendments passed in the BC Legislature
Former immigration lawyer Rico Rey Hipolito receives eight-year ban after admitting misconduct
Law Society announces scholarship for Aboriginal graduate students
Legal Profession Act amended to provide much needed updates to Law Society’s regulatory framework
Invitation to media to attend free workshop in Kamloops: Get the story, avoid the legal traps
Speakers Bureau launched: resource for public and lawyer education
Law Society reports on efforts to achieve excellence in lawyer regulation
"Law Society revealed" campaign provides novel look at regulator
Law Society exposed: Regulator uses social media to demonstrate inner workings
Lawyer Andrew James Liggett suspended for misrepresentation to Law Society
Law Society welcomes BC government’s green paper on justice reforms
First president from Kootenays wants better public access to legal services
Amendments to Legal Profession Act given first reading in Legislature
Important changes effective January 1, 2013
2011
Law Society approves development of program to help women lawyers
Mentoring project aimed at helping to retain more Aboriginal lawyers
Law Society celebrates excellence in legal journalism
Members of public will be among those to discipline lawyers
Law Society joins forces with Canadian Bar Association to enhance access to legal services in small
Lawyer Douglas W. Welder suspended for lack of cooperation in Law Society investigation
Lawyer Denovan T. Hill receives one-month suspension for breach of undertaking
Law Society responds to BC Human Rights Tribunal decisions
Discipline Alerts launched to help lawyers avoid complaints
Former lawyer Jacqueline B. Levesque banned from practice for at least five years
Invitation to media to attend free workshop — legal implications for journalism of an on-line age
Public invited to apply to sit on discipline and credentials hearing panels
Oversight groups provide insight into Law Society's ability to handle complaints
Lawyer agrees to cease practising pending hearing into handling of trust funds
New resource available to help journalists covering legal stories
BC lawyers support continuing professional development
Law Society concerned about people’s ability to access justice system
Law Society highlights the need for lawyers to plan for their replacements
Poll shows public’s perception of lawyers and Law Society is trending upward
Law Society launches new website to provide improved access to information
Law Society saddened by death of former chief justice Brenner
Report of the Commission on Legal Aid an important part of the discussion on access to justice
Law Society suspends lawyer Bradley Tak
Law Society concludes case involving special prosecutor Terrence Robertson
Protocol for land title electronic instruments
Disclosure of trust account information to financial institutions
Task force appointed to tackle issues raised in recent conduct review summary
Protocol for land title electronic instruments
2010
Law Society issues notice of suspension for Christin Marcotte
Lawyer Robert Palkowski resigns in face of hearing and disciplinary action
Law Society of BC suspends Surrey lawyer Sanjeev Sanj Rai
Senior lawyer and former Law Society president to join team of advisors
Law Society congratulates 2010 Jack Webster Award winners
Law Society concludes investigation into retired lawyer Barbara M. Smith's alleged conduct in rabbit
Law Society takes action to help more people access legal services
Law Society suspends lawyer Angela Marie Ross for allowing herself to be taken in by con artist
Law Society orders discipline for Terrence Robertson
Law Society to investigate retired lawyer Barbara M. Smith's alleged conduct in rabbit shooting inci
Public commission into the future of legal aid in BC launched with Law Society support
Law Society event part of overall strategy to support Aboriginal representation in the legal profess
Law Society concludes inquiry into special prosecutor, William S. Berardino, QC
Law Society moves quickly to protect public after lawyer convicted
New public representatives appointed to governance board of the Law Society of BC
Invitation to media to attend free workshop — reporting on legal stories, Wed June 9
Law Society of BC investigates Terrence Robertson
Law Society of BC concludes case for Mobina Jaffer, QC and Azool Jaffer-Jeraj
Amendments to the Supreme Court Civil and Family Rules
2010 Referendum: Proposal to amend the Law Society Rules to permit the electronic distribution of au
2009
Docu-fiction Video Brings Judicial and Legal Independence to Life in BC Classrooms
Law Society orders two lawyers to undergo a conduct review
Sheldon Goldberg resigns law practice in the face of Law Society disciplinary proceedings
Law Society promotes business case to keep women lawyers in the profession
Law Society welcomes civil rule changes to improve access to justice
BC Supreme Court lifts publication ban, allowing Law Society of BC to protect public by naming convi
Law Society of BC applauds resigning BC Supreme Court Chief Justice Donald Brenner
Chief Provincial Court Judge Hugh Stansfield praised for his dedication to public access to justice
Chief Justice of Canada to discuss accessing the justice system at Law Society public forum
New legislation impacts personal injury lawsuits
2008
Law Society satsified with charges against Martin Wirick
Articling registry launched this week to connect law firms with students
Youth opinion leaders make news at Law Society Public Forum
2007
Free public forum addresses need for legal independence
Fate of Jewish lawyers reminds British Columbians that freedom is fragile
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers
Law Society public forum to address disability issues
Law Society welcomes legislative amendments
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers
2006
Law Society applauds civil justice reform report
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers
Public forum on citizenship
Law Society of BC mourns the loss of Dugald Christie
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers
Law Society disciplines BC lawyers
2000-2005
The Representation Agreement Act
Two-year limitation governs negligence claims against municipalities
Alert! June 2002
Leaky condo alert: The Owners, Strata Plan LMS 888 v. The City of Coquitlam
Avoiding allegations of "bad faith" and professional negligence in defending third-party liability c
Risk management in real estate conveyancing practice
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