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Legal aid contracts: What clients need to know
Communicating contract details with your clients ensures that everyone is on the same page about expectations.
February 24, 2021
Out-of-custody criminal duty counsel survey results
Feedback gathered through an informal survey of lawyers who provide out-of-custody criminal duty counsel services shows what is working with the new triage model, and where improvements are needed.
February 24, 2021
Criminal law: Pre-trial conference billing tip
Pre-trial conferences (PTCs) are billable once per information, even if there are multiple attendances.
February 4, 2021
CERC evaluation survey: Phase two
The second phase of the Criminal Early Resolution Contracts (CERCs) evaluation survey is underway.
February 4, 2021
New and existing resources: Lawyer Portal
Be sure to check the Lawyer Portal regularly as we continue to add materials and publications to support your practice, especially during the pandemic.
February 4, 2021
Billing for preparation time
When billing for hourly based tariff items, remember to attach your timekeeping records to your invoice.
December 2, 2020
Criminal duty counsel: The triage model and what we’ve learned so far
LABC recently introduced the triage model for out-of-custody duty counsel to ensure safety in the court and to help clients navigate a different process during the pandemic.
December 2, 2020
Out-of-custody duty counsel: One hour added for pre-court preparation time
LABC is increasing the daily authorizations by one hour for all duty counsel assignments that include out-of-custody services.
September 3, 2020
Criminal law: New jury selection procedures
The Supreme Court of BC will recommence jury selections starting September 8, 2020, prompting the need for new procedures.
September 3, 2020
Criminal law: CERC evaluation shows early success
Preliminary results of a third-party evaluation of our Criminal Early Resolution Contract (CERC) service indicate early success in its implementation and outcomes.
August 21, 2020