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Reminder: Client coverage, eligibility and settlements
Let us know if you have concerns about a client’s eligibility for legal aid, or continuing eligibility, if their financial situation changes.
August 26, 2021
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Courts in BC will be closed on September 30, 2021, to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
August 26, 2021
Reminder: Billing for articled students
You can bill us for legal services performed by an articled student, depending on certain conditions.
May 6, 2021
Reminder: Private billing needs LABC consent
Remember that private billing of legal aid clients is not allowed without LABC’s consent for any fees or disbursements.
March 26, 2021
Family Limited Representation Contracts trial period continues — with changes
We’re extending the trial period for Family Limited Representation Contracts into fiscal year 2021/2022 with some changes to clients’ eligibility and service stop dates.
March 26, 2021
Gladue report services are moving
Gladue report services are transitioning from LABC to the BC First Nations Justice Council on April 1, 2021.
March 26, 2021
Navigating the Lawyer News web page
Staying up to date on LABC news and information has never been easier.
February 24, 2021
Criminal law: Pre-trial conference billing tip
Pre-trial conferences (PTCs) are billable once per information, even if there are multiple attendances.
February 4, 2021
Reminder: Year-end invoicing
As our fiscal year-end quickly approaches, we’d like to remind you to please keep your LABC billings up to date and bill us for any work completed up to March 31, 2021. Remember, you can bill us anytime throughout the lifetime of a contract, even for a small amount. Regular and timely billing helps us keep up-to-date records and track progress on client cases.
February 4, 2021
Billing for preparation time
When billing for hourly based tariff items, remember to attach your timekeeping records to your invoice.
December 2, 2020