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  This is a question that many people ask themselves after they had been injured in a motor vehicle accident and present ICBC with a claim. In many cases the real question is: Is it worth it for me to hire a lawyer? In cases where liability for the accident is clearly in your favor […]

  When to settle your ICBC claim is a big decision. There is no easy answer and often depends on the facts of each case. Each case is as unique as the individuals involved and no two claims are alike. Similarities do arise from one case to the next and oftentimes the results are heavily […]

Cindy Zheng, a McQuarrie employment and human rights lawyer, was featured in several media interviews last Friday to discuss the implications of the legalization of marijuana for employers. In a few short hours Zheng appeared on CBC Radio Two’s Early Edition, presented to the Surrey Board of Trade, was interviewed on camera for CBC TV. […]

Royal Columbian Hospital already plays an important role in providing care for mental health and substance use in our region. We have proudly donated $75,000 to Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation with a focus on supporting a project to build a state of the art Mental Health and Substance Abuse Wellness Centre. The new clinic will […]

Congratulations to Amalia Szilagyi on being appointed the Honourary Vice-Consul for the Republic of Hungary. The Honorary Consulate’s jurisdiction is solely within the province of British Columbia and its mandate is to assist Hungarian citizens, Hungarians living abroad, tourists and the residents of British Columbia with their various consular matters related to Hungary. For all […]

Congratulations to Jacy Wingson on having been bestowed the honorary title of Queen’s Counsel (QC). Under the Queen’s Counsel Act, the Lieutenant-Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Attorney General, may bestow on lawyers in BC the honorary title of Queen’s Counsel (QC) to recognize exceptional merit and contribution to the legal profession. Candidates […]

Battle of the Bar Bands is an annual fundraising event to benefit the CBABC Benevolent Society. Year after year, talented members of the Vancouver legal community strut their musical talent in amazing cover performances on the renowned stage of the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver. Bands compete for the coveted “ZSA Cup” for best performance as well as the awards for highest fundraising.