Trends and Issues paper provides starting point for CBA’s Legal Futures Initiative consultations June 12, 2013 Economic forces, rapidly evolving technology and changing client expectations are just some of the forces exerting pressure on the Canadian legal profession.
The CBA says public safety best achieved by treatment of mentally ill offenders June 05, 2013 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) says that Bill C-54, Not Criminally Responsible Reform Act, should not be enacted as the changes aim to address a problem that is already well managed.
Anne Marie MacInnes is named the recipient of the Legal Aid Leader Award. May 13, 2013 A staff lawyer with Nova Scotia Legal Aid since 1992, Ann Marie MacInnes is well known in her community and her province as a leader for access to justice.
Law Day 5 KM Fun Run/Walk on April 26 supports Family Services Ottawa’s Supervised Access Program April 24, 2013 On Friday, April 26, some 500 runners and walkers – including lawyers, judges, and the public – are expected to participate in the annual Law Day 5 KM Fun Run/Walk at Ottawa City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza, 161 Elgin St.
The CBA’s Envisioning Equal Justice Summit, April 25-27, brings access to justice to the fore April 22, 2013 The chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s (CBA) Envisioning Equal Justice Summit, taking place April 25-27 in Vancouver, believes the time is right for a renewed focus and a “big collaborative push” toward substantial and sustainable reform on access to justice.
The CBA’s Envisioning Equal Justice Summit takes place April 25-27 in Vancouver April 18, 2013 A new, shared vision of equal justice as well as practical strategies for achieving that vision will be the focus of the CBA’s Envisioning Equal Justice Summit in Vancouver, April 25-27.
The CBA opposes doubling of victim surcharges and removal of judges' discretion in Bill C-37 April 17, 2013 The Canadian Bar Association (CBA) opposes passage of Bill C-37, Criminal Code amendments (Increasing Offenders’ Accountability for Victims Act), as it would double the amount of victim surcharges and remove judges’ discretion regarding their imposition.
Ottawa students to participate in mock trial, canine unit demo, career panel on Law Day April 16, 2013 In celebration of Law Day, some 500 Ottawa high school students will gather at the Albert Street Education Centre on Wednesday, April 17 for a half-day event featuring a mock trial, canine unit demonstration, and career panel.
CCCA and Rotman School of Management Launch Certification Program for Canadian In-House Counsel April 15, 2013 The Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) and the Rotman School of Management have announced that they are jointly launching a certification program for Canadian in-house counsel. The program will develop and assess the skills, knowledge, and attributes essential to be regarded as both a trusted legal advisor and strategic business partner.
Risk management as key value, optimism about growth of legal departments among findings of CCCA In-House Counsel Barometer Survey April 15, 2013 Providing value closely tied to managing or reducing risk, career satisfaction, optimistic outlook about legal department's future, among the key findings contained in the Canadian Corporate Counsel Association (CCCA) and Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP's 2013 In-House Counsel Barometer Survey.