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Image title covers. A Practical Guide to Smart Contracts and Blockchain Law, Conduct of an Appeal, British Columbia Family Law Practice, The Practical Guide to Evidence and Proof in Criminal Cases, Federal Access to Information and Privacy Legislation Annotated 2023

British Columbia family law practice / Trudi Brown

KN170.H82

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British Columbia Family Law Practice, 2023 Edition is once again your source for all the annotated legislation that a B.C. family law professional needs. This new edition reflects recent court approaches in interpreting and applying the Divorce Act, Child Support Guidelines, the B.C. Child, Family and Community Service Act, Family Law Act and other federal and provincial family legislation. It also continues to offer the original Ministry interpretations of every FLA provision, as well as cross-references to help you negotiate the legislation.

2023 edition on the shelves now at our Nanaimo, New West, Prince George, Vancouver and Victoria branches.

The conduct of an appeal, 5th edition / John Sopinka

KN350.S66 2022 

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First authored by former Supreme Court of Canada Justice John Sopinka and veteran litigator Mark Gelowitz, Sopinka, Gelowitz and Rankin on the Conduct of an Appeal, 5th Edition includes co-author W. David Rankin. Ideal for both novice and seasoned litigators, this book helps practitioners avoid costly procedural errors when launching an appeal, and gives them valuable guidance on the procedural and jurisdictional aspects of preparing and presenting appeals. In addition to providing practical guidance, the authors comment on the evolving landscape of appellate powers and jurisdiction.

On the shelves now at our New West, Prince George, Vancouver and Victoria branches.

The practical guide to evidence and proof in criminal cases, 9th edition / Roger Salhany

KM600.S25 2022 

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The Practical Guide to Evidence and Proof in Criminal Cases 9th edition offers a clear and concise explanation of the different types of evidence admissible in criminal cases, the rules excluding certain categories of evidence, and the exceptions to those rules.

The ninth edition brings clarity to the rules of criminal evidence, reflecting significant amendments in case law, legislation, and policy. It includes up-to-date coverage of the Criminal Justice Reform and Evidence (Amendment) Bills passed in 2018. This edition also includes updated material on evidence protection at trials for complainants of sexual assault and child abuse offences.

On the shelves now at our Abbotsford and Kamloops branches.

A practical guide to smart contracts and blockchain law, 2nd edition / Aaron Grinhaus

KN303.4G75 2022 

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Written as a practical guide, A Practical Guide to Smart Contracts and Blockchain Law, 2nd Edition is a valuable and accessible resource for anyone seeking to learn more about the trends, developments and legal landscape of Blockchain and other related financial technologies. The analysis of this evolving area is approached through an interdisciplinary lens that provides a holistic view of how emerging advances in Fintech law interact within new and existing legal frameworks.

The second edition examines a broad range of topics, including securities issues, tax considerations, business structuring, proceeds of crime and anti-money laundering, smart contracts, fundraising and social causes, security issues for cryptographic assets wallets, insolvency law and risk management for lawyers.

On the shelves now at our Kelowna and New West branches.

Federal access to information and privacy legislation annotated, 2023 / Michel Drapeau

KM209.I5D72 

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Federal Access to Information and Privacy Legislation Annotated 2023 is comprehensive in scope, containing everything you need to interpret and apply federal access to information and privacy legislation. It also contains a compendium of key materials. This key publication is written by two of the country's leading access and privacy lawyers.

2023 edition on the shelves now at our Vancouver branch.

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