LawMatters, for public libraries
This blog is for anyone working in the field of public libraries interested in learning more about legal reference resources and services available in BC. LawMatters is a Courthouse Libraries BC outreach program supported by funding from Law Foundation of BC.
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Representation Agreements Resources
A representation agreement is a legal document that allows you to choose someone to help you make decisions or make decisions for you if you become incapable. This person is known as a representative....
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2023 Reflections: your most popular law books
Happy 2024! This past year saw a lot of great work for the LawMatters program, including another successful grant year. We wanted to start off 2024 by talking about our most popular books and subject...
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Final Reminder: Webinar on Nov 22
We wanted to give you all one last reminder that LawMatters is hosting a free webinar on November 22 to introduce two free legal help programs: Stand Informed and SHARP Workplaces. Stand Informed is a...
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Reminder: Free Webinar for Legal Referral Options
A quick reminder that LawMatters is hosting a free webinar on November 22 to introduce public library workers to two free legal help programs: Stand Informed and SHARP Workplaces. Stand Informed is a...
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Legal Help Referral Option: Duty Counsel
October 27 marks Duty Counsel Day in Canada. The day was created by Canada’s legal aid associations to bring awareness to duty counsel lawyers and the services they can provide to members of the publi...
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