Labour unions challenging the Temporary Foreign Workers' permit issued to HD Mining have turned to the internet to fund its legal battle. The unions involved say the legal battle has now cost over $ 200,000 to date. The website - labourspeaksout.com - allows people, who want to help pay for the legal costs, to donate online. The unions have forced … [Read more...]
Opposition Vancouver Councillor wins positive legal “opinion.”
February 12, 2013 by
Adriane Carr says the legal "opinion" confirms what she believed all along - that City Manager Penny Ballem doesn't have any authority to interefere with a motion Carr put forward to be discussed at the council table. Carr sought the opinion after Ballem blocked her from asking staff to examine the potential financial impact of the park board plan … [Read more...]
The leader of the BC Conservatives and turfed members disagree over state of legal battle
January 17, 2013 by
The leader of the BC Conservatives and rebel members thrown out of the party for opposing him are at odds once again, this time over the state of a legal battle. John Cummins told reporters Wednesday the court showdown with the so called dissidents is over. "Oh no that is far behind us it has been dealt with and it is no longer an issue." But one … [Read more...]
National day of action planned to support women’s right for safe, legal abortions
October 20, 2012 by
All women should have access to a safe and legal abortion. That's the message of a National Day of Action Saturday aimed at promoting women's rights. It's being organized by the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, who claims many women are forced to travel long distances to have the operation. "Abortion is not a thing by itself, it's often … [Read more...]
John Furlong denies any wrongdoing, launches legal action
September 27, 2012 by
Former Vanoc boss John Furlong says he categorically denies each and every accusation levelled at him in a bombshell story in the Georgia Straight.The story accuses Furlong of mentally and physically abusing native children while he worked as a phys-ed teacher in burns lake in the late 60's and early 70's.Furlong read a statement to the media a … [Read more...]
09/07/2012 – Pro Bono Going Public – Free Legal Advice-a-Thon
September 7, 2012 by
This September, lawyers will once again provide free legal advice in the streets of Vancouver, Kelowna and Victoria and for the first time in New Westminster, in order to raise awareness and funds for BC's pro bono programs. The free legal advice-a-thon will facilitate access to justice for low- and modest-income people, including the … [Read more...]
Former attorney-general to oversee B.C.’s legal team at Enbridge hearings
September 6, 2012 by
The provincial government has hired a former attorney-general to lead B.C.s team at the Enbridge hearings. Premier Christy Clark has announced Geoff Plant's appointment at YVR, as he and the environment minister prepare to fly to Edmonton for the National Energy Board hearings. "He will be our chief legal strategist. He's going to making sure … [Read more...]
Raimi Wins “Evil Dead” Legal Dispute
August 29, 2012 by
Sam Raimi has come out on top in his efforts to stop a production company from releasing an unauthorized sequel to his "Evil Dead" film series says THR Esq.. Back in May, Raimi's Renaissance Pictures sued Award Pictures for the latter's attempts to produce a film entitled "Evil Dead 4: Consequences". In the interim, Award Pictures and its … [Read more...]
Pursuit of legal action in Oakalla cases moving very slowly
August 21, 2012 by
The lawyer for several victims of sexual abuse at the old Oakalla Prison in Burnaby says the process of each former inmate pursuing legal action individually... is moving at a snail's pace. Back in January, a settlement between Jim Poyner's clients and the province was not approved. A decision was made not to appeal--leaving the option of each … [Read more...]
Transit Police say new act to blame for high legal fees
August 17, 2012 by
Legal fees for Transit Police are so high because of the new Police Act. So says Spokeswoman Anne Drennan in the wake of costs released by request to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The numbers show Transit Police spent $ 8,000 dollars on fees in 2008. But in 2010, with the new act, that soared to $ 180,000, and to $ 300,000 in 2011. That … [Read more...]
