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TLABC Mission: To support and promote the rights of individuals in British Columbia.

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On May 1, No Fault insurance comes into effect in British Columbia. #TLABC has developed a plain-language resource to explain the impacts of no fault on an example of a BC family. Read about no fault insurance and you. https://t.co/FAnP7MVrsB #bclegal #notonofault #icbc

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The summer Verdict issue is here! This edition focuses on Healthcare and its impact on your practice. TLABC members can access their copy here (login required): https://t.co/7ca5YHPkk6

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Join us on Thu 11 Jun for an in-depth discussion of 3 recent and significant decisions from the BCCA impacting estates litigation: Page v. Noel, Aulinger v. Oda, and Clark v. Matossian Estate, with a focus on the appellate court’s evolving approach to key issues in estates law.

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The next Trial By Fire No More session is all about courtroom etiquette. Supreme Court of BC's Chief Justice Skolrood will talk about the top do's and don'ts. New lawyers, law students, and articling students - you don't want to miss this one!

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“Mind Your Business” is the theme of this year’s Women Lawyers Retreat. Join us for a weekend of connection, R&R, and education on practice management topics. Registration opens on Monday 8 June for TLABC members in good standing for 2026-2027 https://t.co/0hJhkhLA88

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Join us on Mon 4 Jun for an up-to-date overview of key social science findings relevant to family law practice, with particular attention to how research is properly interpreted, applied, and sometimes overstated in litigation contexts. https://t.co/iWViUQNvCw

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Last week, BC legal professionals gathered in Vancouver for the second annual TLABC Convention. We thank all presenters, attendees, sponsors, and committee planning members for joining.

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TLABC Convention 2026 is generously supported by the following community partners. We extend to you our deep appreciation. See you there in a few days!

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The Convention countdown is on! Next week, BC legal professionals will gather for two days of education and networking. Register by Monday 4 May: https://t.co/bDSl8AHx3G

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In this Convention session, John Rice KC and Tam Boyar will talk about his experience working on a case involving charter damages and breached informer privilege. Learn more about this session and others at https://t.co/bDSl8AHx3G

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Mediation? Arbitration? Mediation-Arbitration? Join Morag MacLeod KC and Mark Tweedy KC in this Convention session for a discussion on these three resolution processes and how they differ in approach and outcomes.

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A number of issues can arise when a deceased dies holding shares in a company. Join Amy Mortimore KC and Alison Colpitts for a session on the crossover between estate and commercial litigation. https://t.co/bDSl8AHx3G

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Tickets for this year’s Spring Soirée are now 85% sold! Last call – purchase your tickets by Monday 4 May and join us for an evening of celebration. https://t.co/FxSBNoBjVN

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At the Convention, Alain Filotto will explore how digital evidence is located, preserved, and successfully presented in court. Using real case examples, attendees will see how digital evidence can strengthen or change the outcome of family, estate, civil, and criminal cases.

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In this Convention session, Kevin Gourlay will discuss the shift in how courts treat psychological injury. Using a recent medical negligence case, Kevin will review how courts should approach duty of care and foreseeability in third-party psychological injury claims today.

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At the Convention, Dr. Dean Hildebrand will equip trial lawyers with a practical framework for understanding, questioning, and challenging forensic DNA evidence in the courtroom. https://t.co/bDSl8AHx3G

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The taxation of settlements is often treated as an afterthought in the negotiation process. In this Convention session, Alexei Paish will address, in practical terms, the basics of how settlements are taxed, tricks and traps, and identifying when to engage tax counsel.

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Did you know one in four LIF claims arise from a missed limitation or deadline? At the Convention, Maryanne Prohl will talk about, from actual LIF claim files, how lawyers miss limitation dates and deadlines and how you can avoid common mistakes. https://t.co/bDSl8AHx3G

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With the aging population, there are increasingly more relationships that have been classified as “predatory”, which has led to serious legal ramifications. In this session, Candace Cho KC and TJ Garcha will provide an overview of recent decisions on these topics.

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In this Convention track session, Howard Mickelson KC will provide attendees with practical, real world tools in securing and developing expert evidence and preparing to cross examine the opposing party’s expert.. and practical advice on what NOT to do! https://t.co/bDSl8AHx3G

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The media has just reached out to you and your client to comment on the lawsuit you filed - What instructions or guidance should you give your client about talking to the media? At the Convention, Keri Grenier and Matthew Nathanson will give you tips on dealing with the media.