Law Society of BC plans to challenge Bill 21, a law reforming legal regulator, claiming it infringes on lawyer independence.
The Law Society of BC plans to challenge Bill 21, a law reforming the legal regulator, claiming it infringes on lawyer independence. Bill 21 restructures the regulatory society for lawyers, notaries, and paralegals, aiming to broaden access to legal services. The Law Society's initial concern during consultations was the composition of lawyers on the board of directors, now consisting of a slim majority.
May 17, 2024
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