Courthouse Libraries BC New and Notable

Indian Specific Claims Commission Final Report 1991-2009

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Indian Claims Commission has released its final annual report called Indian Specific Claims Commission Final Report 1991-2009 (PDF, 90 pages). “This final report marks the end of the work of the Indian Specific Claims Commission, created in 1991 and wrapped up on March 31, 2009. Over its 18 years of operation, the Commission completed 88 inquiries with reports and 17 mediations with reports. This report summarizes our major achievements and makes 7 recommendations for the future of specific claims resolution in Canada.”

New Book: Challenging Issues in Child Custody Disputes: A Guide for Legal and Mental Health Professionals

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:43:00 GMT

Challenging Issues in Child Custody Disputes: A Guide for Legal and Mental Health Professionals, by B.J. Fidler, N. Bala, R. Birnbaum, & K. Kavassalis.

Discusses four difficult and frequently occuring situations in child custody disputes - jurisdictional moves, domestic violence, sexual abuse allegations and child alienation. Reviews literature, and discusses best practices, parenting plan recommendations and the court's perspective. Includes a parent-child contact treatment program agreement.

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BC Supreme Court Decision: Can a Defendant Force a Case Into Rule 68?

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:38:00 GMT

As noted on yesterday's BC Injury Law Blog, the BC Supreme Court released the following decision this week:

Singleton v. O'Neil, 2010 BCSC 298; Vancouver registry number S075177 (Personal Injury; Damages; Civil Rules).

Indian Legislation Online

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As noted on Slaw:

India Code website contains all Central Acts of Parliament from 1836 onwards. Each Act includes: Short Title, Enactment Date, Sections, Schedule and Foot notes. The website also includes several useful links, such as links to Judgements and Courts.

New Book: The Conduct of Public Inquiries: Law, Policy and Practice

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:15:00 GMT

The Conduct of Public Inquiries: Law, Policy and Practice, by E. Ratushny.

Discusses public inquiry as a governmental, legal and social institution. Examines the legal framework, the role of the commissioner and legal counsel, the rights and obligations of individuals who may be affected and its relationship to government, the media and the public from inception to after the final report.

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Secrecy Laws and Open Government in Australia - Report

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Australian Law Reform Commission has published a comprehensive review of Commonwealth secrecy laws called Secrecy Laws and Open Government in Australia. From the Media Release: “The report is the product of a 15-month inquiry and makes 61 recommendations for reform. It sets out a new and principled framework designed to reinforce open and accountable government while ensuring adequate protection for Commonwealth information that should legitimately be kept confidential.”

BC Proclamations

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sections of the following acts have been brought into force by regulation:

Labour and Citizens' Services Statutes Amendment Act, 2008, S.B.C. 2008, c. 12

Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2) 2009, S.B.C. 2009, c. 34

Police (Misconduct, Complaints, Investigations, Discipline and Proceedings) Amendment Act, 2009, S.B.C. 2009, c. 28

Please see B.C. Proclamations or contact us for details.

Fellhauer Elected New Bencher in Okanagan

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Law Society of BC has announced that Tom Fellhauer has been elected as the new Bencher for Okanagan district, for the remainder of the 2010-2011 term.

New Book: Prosecutorial Misconduct

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Prosecutorial Misconduct, by Robert J. Frater.

Reviews the duties of the Crown and every aspect of the prosecution - from the decision to charge an individual with an offence, to disclosure, abuse of process, cross examination and closing addresses. Discusses remedies available for breaches of duty, and the nature and requirements for bringing an action for malicious prosecution.

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New Book: Civil Rules Transition Guide

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:27:00 GMT

Civil Rules Transition Guide, by the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia.

The Civil Rules Transition Guide provides commentary on the new BC Supreme Court Civil Rules and contains Tables of Concordance. On order for all courthouse library locations.

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DNA Identification Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions – LLRX Article

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LLRX (Law and Technology Resources for Legal Professionals) has recently published an article called DNA Identification Evidence in Criminal Prosecutions by Ken Strutin. The author highlights recent U.S. publications, including reports, academic journals and newspapers, that underscore the need for closer scrutiny and weighing of DNA profiling when it is offered as the principal or exclusive evidence of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

New Book: The Little Red Book of Wine Law: A Case of Legal Issues

Courthouse Libraries of BC — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:55:00 GMT

The Little Red Book of Wine Law: A Case of Legal Issues, by Carol Robertson.

This American text examines the various legal concepts that are related to wine, vineyards, and wine drinking. Covers a wide range of topics including old requirements contracts, family/partnership issues, distributorships, labor issues, trademark disputes and international/global concerns regarding place names.

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