Lawyers

The provincial government faces a legal challenge from the society regulating lawyers in B.C. over Bill 21, so-called Legal Professions Act. It creates a single regulator for lawyers, notaries and licensed paralegals with an eye to improve access to legal services, but lawyers fear it undermines their independence. (Don Denton Photography)

B.C. government faces court challenge over law changing legal regulations

The Law Society of B.C. fears Bill 21 threatens the independence of lawyers and democracy itself

 

A lawyer walks past the courthouse in Montreal, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Fake lawyers scamming immigrants, Bar of Montreal warns

Fraudsters charging huge amounts for meagre services

 

A B.C. lawyer has been banned from practising for seven years after he misappropriated more than $8 million in client funds to feed his gambling addiction. (Pixabay)

B.C. lawyer misappropriated $8M from clients to fund gambling addiction

Russell Sean McDonough banned for 7 years, says he never intends to gamble again

 

Nanaimo lawyer Marc Andre Scheirer was disbarred after the Law Society of B.C. considered his sexual assault conviction related to his interactions with a prospective client in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. lawyer disbarred after sex assault of prospective client

Nanaimo’s Marc Andre Scheirer was convicted in 2020 in relation to an incident in 2018

Nanaimo lawyer Marc Andre Scheirer was disbarred after the Law Society of B.C. considered his sexual assault conviction related to his interactions with a prospective client in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Law Society of B.C. tribunal hearing panel disbarred Richmond lawyer Hong Guo, in a decision issued on Nov. 17, 2023. It determined Guo’s long history of professional misconduct made her ‘ungovernable.’ (Unsplash)

B.C. lawyer disbarred following decade-long history of misconduct

Hong Guo is ‘ungovernable,’ according to Law Society of B.C. panel

The Law Society of B.C. tribunal hearing panel disbarred Richmond lawyer Hong Guo, in a decision issued on Nov. 17, 2023. It determined Guo’s long history of professional misconduct made her ‘ungovernable.’ (Unsplash)
B.C. sexual assault survivors now have access to up to three hours of free legal advice, thanks to a new service from the Community Legal Assistance Society. (Pixabay)

B.C. sexual assault survivors can receive free legal advice with new service

Reported sexual assaults reached highest number in 25 years in 2021, according to Statistics Canada

B.C. sexual assault survivors now have access to up to three hours of free legal advice, thanks to a new service from the Community Legal Assistance Society. (Pixabay)
A Nanaimo lawyer was fined for sharing “locker-room talk” gossip with a client two years ago. (Stock photo)

B.C. lawyer fined for sexual history gossip about member of judiciary

Lawyer shared ‘locker-room talk’ gossip two years ago that made client uncomfortable

A Nanaimo lawyer was fined for sharing “locker-room talk” gossip with a client two years ago. (Stock photo)
B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says Bill 5 gives government lawyers what they want, which is to join a union. But the BC Government Lawyers Association say they do not want join the Professional Employees Association. Conroy addresses Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce members on March 24, 2023. (Trevor Crawley photo.)

B.C. government lawyers protest bill that would prevent forming a new union

Province says ‘incredible number of unions’ can become a difficult situation for the employer

B.C. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy says Bill 5 gives government lawyers what they want, which is to join a union. But the BC Government Lawyers Association say they do not want join the Professional Employees Association. Conroy addresses Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce members on March 24, 2023. (Trevor Crawley photo.)
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Doreen Koch, 92, of Lumby, who has spent over $100,000 in legal fees fighting for the right to own her property after her son signed a contract to sell the property before dying of liver failure in 2020. (GoFundMe photo)

B.C. senior in legal battle over property

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for Doreen Koch, 92, to help her pay her lawyer bills

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support Doreen Koch, 92, of Lumby, who has spent over $100,000 in legal fees fighting for the right to own her property after her son signed a contract to sell the property before dying of liver failure in 2020. (GoFundMe photo)
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy say legislation introduced Thursday recognizes government lawyers can unionize. They say it limits their rights. (Photo courtesy of Government of B.C.)

B.C. government lawyers cry foul over unionization bid

New legislation undermines their rights, says the association representing 350 lawyers

  • Feb 13, 2023
Finance Minister Katrine Conroy say legislation introduced Thursday recognizes government lawyers can unionize. They say it limits their rights. (Photo courtesy of Government of B.C.)