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December 3, 2021
December 2021 holiday payment schedule
We are pleased to inform you that your regular payment schedule will continue throughout the December holiday season this year.
December 3, 2021
Reminder: Private billing needs LABC consent
Remember that private billing of legal aid clients is not allowed without LABC’s consent for any fees or disbursements.
March 26, 2021
Tariff changes coming April 1
We’re preparing our systems and drafting associated changes to the LABC Tariffs, effective April 1, 2021.
March 26, 2021
Reminder: Year-end invoicing
As our fiscal year-end quickly approaches, we’d like to remind you to please keep your LABC billings up to date and bill us for any work completed up to March 31, 2021. Remember, you can bill us anytime throughout the lifetime of a contract, even for a small amount. Regular and timely billing helps us keep up-to-date records and track progress on client cases.
February 4, 2021
Criminal law: Temporary Criminal Tariff changes
To support you in helping your clients during suspension of regular court operations due to COVID-19, Legal Aid BC has introduced a temporary Criminal Tariff rule.
April 24, 2020
Upcoming tariff updates
Your tariff rates will increase for services performed on/after April 1, 2020, as set out in the agreement between the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers and the Ministry of Attorney General.
February 26, 2020