TLABC News

An increase in the number of complex trials and jury trials, plus a chronic judge shortage, caused delays for civil and family trials in BC Supreme Court last year. "There's [an] emotional toll," says Greg Phillips, President of TLABC.

A recap from each of the three Moot teams/events for 2025. TLABC is proud to sponsor the moot programs at all three of BC's Law Schools.  

A new year, a new mandate for members of BC’s cabinet, including Attorney General Nikki Sharma. What TLABC 1st VP, Rebecca McConchie has to say. Law360

Premier David Eby seeks to avoid answering questions in lawsuit over lawyer independence in BC

TLABC Office will be closed for the holidays on December 25 and will re-open January 2.

The members of Trial Lawyers Association accepted the slate for the new Board of Governors at the Annual General Meeting on 4 December 2024. 

The Law Society of BC shares suggestions on how to help manage your well-being during this holiday season.  

TLABC 1st Vice President, Greg Phillips gives an overview of some of TLABC's recent advocacy efforts.

SCC delivered reasons on Friday 8 November 2024 in the companion cases of Auer v. Auer, 2024 SCC 36 (https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/20730/index.do) and TransAlta v. Alberta, 2024 SCC 37 (https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/20731/index.do).

Trial Lawyers Association of BC is saddened to acknowledge the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, a distinguished leader and former Senator who dedicated his life to the pursuit of justice, truth, and reconciliation.