TLABC- Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia

05/29/2026

The summer Verdict issue is here! This edition focuses on Healthcare and its impact on your practice. TLABC members can access their copy here (login required): tlabc.org/TheVerdictLatestIssue

05/28/2026

Join us on Thu 11 Jun for an in-depth discussion of three recent and significant decisions from the British Columbia Court of Appeal impacting estates litigation. Presenters will analyze the practical implications of Page v. Noel, Aulinger v. Oda, and Clark v. Matossian Estate, with a focus on the appellate court’s evolving approach to key issues in estates law. Attendees will gain insight into judicial reasoning and litigation strategy, while also exploring emerging trends and how these recent decisions may shape the future of estates litigation in British Columbia. tlabc.org/2026EST_Appeal

05/26/2026

The next Trial By Fire No More session is all about courtroom etiquette. Supreme Court of BC's Chief Justice Skolrood will talk about the top do's and don'ts. Register now to attend virtually or in-person in Abbotsford, Kamloops, Nanaimo, Vancouver, or Victoria. New lawyers, law students, and articling students - you don't want to miss this one!

05/22/2026

There's a renewed focus on coercive control after the SCC ruling (Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia) creating a new tort of intimate partner violence: if you're a TLABC member, access the winter 2025 Verdict magazine to read the issue dedicated to this topic.

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05/21/2026

“Mind Your Business” is the theme of this year’s Women Lawyers Retreat. Join us for a weekend of connection, R&R, and education on practice management topics. Registration opens on Monday 8 June for TLABC members in good standing for 2026-2027. Mark your calendar! tlabc.org/2026WLR

05/18/2026

Family law increasingly relies on social science evidence to inform decisions about parenting, child well-being, and dispute resolution. Join us on Mon 4 Jun for an up-to-date overview of key social science findings relevant to family law practice, with particular attention to how research is properly interpreted, applied, and sometimes overstated in litigation contexts. tlabc.org/2026FAM_SocialScience

05/13/2026

TLABC proudly presented the Awards of Distinction on Thursday 7 May during the annual Spring Soiree. These awards recognize those who demonstrate their commitment to the profession and to furthering the cause of justice. Congratulations to Hon. David Crossin KC (Distinguished Jurist Award), Agnes Huang (Distinguished Advocate Award) and Gavin Cameron (President’s Award).

Thank you to all TLABC members and friends who gathered to celebrate these deserving award recipients. Thank you to the event sponsor: BridgePoint Financial

05/12/2026

Last week, BC legal professionals gathered in Vancouver for the second annual TLABC Convention. We thank all presenters, attendees, and committee planning members for joining. We are grateful for the sponsors of this event:

Presenting Sponsor: Tracument Solutions
Platinum Sponsors: BridgePoint Financial, Law Foundation of BC, Synoptic Medical Assessments
Gold Sponsors: Direct IME, Epiq, LexisNexis Canada, McKellar Structured Settlements, MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists, MindSense, Howard Teasley CPA (litigation accounting)
Silver Sponsors: Chuck Jung Associates, NYRC, Viewpoint, Vocational Litigation Solutions

05/06/2026

The Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia (TLABC) has joined the Law Society of BC in filing a Notice of Appeal of last week's decision (29 April 2026) of Chief Justice Skolrood of the Supreme Court of British Columbia dismissing our constitutional challenge to the Legal Professions Act.

Read the full statement here: https://ow.ly/jzEF50YVlh0

05/05/2026

TLABC Convention 2026 is generously supported by the following community partners. We extend to you our deep appreciation. See you there in a few days!

Presenting Sponsor: Tracument Solutions
Platinum Sponsors: BridgePoint Financial, Law Foundation of BC, Synoptic Medical Assessments
Gold Sponsors: Direct IME, Epiq, LexisNexis Canada, McKellar Structured Settlements, MEA Forensic Engineers & Scientists, MindSense, Howard Teasley CPA (litigation accounting)
Silver Sponsors: Chuck Jung Associates, NYRC, Viewpoint, Vocational Litigation Solutions