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. ow.ly/6jgW50EChM3 #bclegal #notonofault #icbc

The 21st Annual Women Lawyers Retreat is right around the corner! TLABC thanks the following sponsors for their support. We can’t wait to see you there!

Don't miss your chance to register for the TLABC Estate Litigation Conference at the early bird rate. Register by Friday 30 October to save 10% See the program at tlabc.org/2026Estate Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver & Virtual Thursday 3 December 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Estate litigation often involves litigants involved in different capacities such as in a trustee/executor capacity and/or personally. It can complicate how court assesses costs. This webinar will provide an update these issues in recent decisions. tlabc.org/2026ESTCosts

Law school teaches you how to think like lawyers, but not necessarily how to build a fulfilling and sustainable legal career. In this session, Alexia Majidi will share lessons learned over a decade of practice. Join us for the last TBFNM session of 2026 tlabc.org/TBFNM20261105

In your family law practice, if you have ever questioned whether a piece of digital evidence was real, or struggled to advise a client on protecting themselves from tech-enabled abuse, don't miss this session by experienced security professionals Doug Maynard and Scott Tingren.

It's one of the first strategic decisions in almost every family law matter, and one of the most consequential: Provincial Court or Supreme Court of BC? At the Family Law Conference, Trudy Hopman and Kathryn Panton will discuss top considerations for this age-old question.

Estate litigation is a difficult area to practice in because of the range of claims, different competing legal issues, and complex procedural considerations. Dive into this challenging area of law at the annual Estate Litigation Conference. tlabc.org/2026Estate

How many viable tort claims are sitting in your existing files? How will you plead them effectively and how will you prove damages? This panel of seasoned civil and family law lawyers will discuss new avenues emerging from the recent Ahluwalia decision. tlabc.org/2026Family

Family Law practitioners - don't delay! Early bird pricing for the 2026 Family Law Conference ends on Wednesday 7 October. Register now to save 10% tlabc.org/2026Family Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver & Virtual Wednesday 18 November 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

On Thu 8 Oct, join us for a review of the pension and benefits legislation and how recent jurisprudence can impact advice given, expected outcomes and expectations for clients and family/estate counsel alike. Learn more: tlabc.org/2026_Pension

The practice of family law is never stagnant, with constant fluidity in the opportunities and obstacles along the path towards every outcome. This year’s Family Law Conference will explore timely family law issues. Register for early bird to save 10%! tlabc.org/2026Family

Effective lawyer–support staff relationships are essential to a respectful, productive legal practice. This TBFNM discusses how lawyers can work well with paralegals and legal administrative assistants, while maintaining trust and morale. Register now tlabc.org/TBFNM20261006

Just a few more days until the TLABC Criminal Law Conference. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you to Silver Exhibitor @eforensic for their support. tlabc.org/2026Criminal Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver & Virtual Wednesday 16 September 2026

The fall Verdict issue focused on Municipalities and the Law is here! TLABC members - access your copy at tlabc.org/TheVerdictLatestIs… Not a member? Request a complimentary issue at shorturl.at/GoLl5

On Tue 22 Sep, join us for a webinar reviewing the Supreme Court rule changes that come into effective on October 1st with respect to family chambers applications. tlabc.org/2026_FamNewRules

Only a week to go before the annual TLABC Criminal Law Conference! Register to attend a full day of education on the use of expert evidence in criminal trials. tlabc.org/2026Criminal Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront, Vancouver & Virtual Wednesday 16 September 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Join us on Thu 24 Sep for a webinar on the Public Guardian and Trustee. Get insights into the PGT’s legislative mandate and the considerations that guide the PGT when dealing with reports of concern related to an incapable adult’s financial/legal affairs. tlabc.org/2026_PGT

Physician Dr. Pauline Head and Crown counsel Carolyn Reimer are no strangers to sexual offence cases. At the Criminal Law conference, they will discuss the use of experts specific to sexual assault. tlabc.org/2026Criminal In-person (Vancouver) & Virtual Wed 16 September 2026

Forensic DNA expert Dr. Dean Hildebrand and defense lawyer Tony Paisana will discuss the uses of DNA expert opinion, case studies where DNA has successfully exonerated, and common usage in BC criminal trial courts. tlabc.org/2026Criminal

Brent Anderson and Thomas Arbogast KC wraps up the 2026 Criminal Law Conference with a discussion on strategic choices and decisions made to challenge formidable Crown expert evidence. Early bird closes next week, register now to save tlabc.org/2026Criminal