Category: New on Clicklaw

We share with you a monthly roundup of changes to Clicklaw’s collection. Here is a summary of updates done in August 2020. We had no updates for July 2020.

Solve Problems

John-Paul Boyd, QC

The new YouTube channel, Five Minute Family Law, is all about family law in British Columbia, Canada. Covering a whole range of family law topics in plain, easy-to-understand language, in short chunks of five minutes or more. This is a good companion resource to the public legal information wiki “JP Boyd on Family Law”.

Find the series on Clicklaw here: https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/global/search?k=fmfl.

Below is the video playlists:

• Family Law Basics (new)
• COVID-19 and Family Law (new)
• Starting Relationships (new)
• Ending Relationships (new)
• Getting Divorced in British Columbia (new)
• Parenting After Separation (new)

Pacific Legal Education and Outreach Society (PLEO)

• Art Law Talks – Webinar Library (new)
  A series of webinars discussing legal issues relevant to artists and arts organizations across Canada. This web page has a list of recordings, with supporting materials provided when available.
• Legal Lunch and Learn – Webinar Library (new)
  A series of webinars about legal issues of concern to British Columbia’s non-profit sector. This web page has a list of recordings, with supporting materials provided when available.

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We share with you a monthly roundup of changes to Clicklaw’s collection. Here is a summary of updates done in June 2020. For resources specific to pandemic responses, go to Covid-19 Resources for British Columbians (bit.ly/covid19bc).

Solve Problems

The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP)

• So you’re representing yourself (new)
  This initial “getting you started” primer gives an overview of the self-rep process, and the other guides you can find from us on various topics. If you are or are going to be a self-represented litigant in family or civil court, this primer is for you. Also available in audio format on SoundCloud.
• A starter checklist to help you represent yourself in family or civil court (new)
  This checklist helps you prepare yourself before going to court. This version includes some examples. A blank version of the checklist that you can customize is also available.
• Settlement Smarts for Self-Represented Litigants (updated)
  This primer helps you prepare and navigate the settlement processes you may encounter during your time as a self-represented litigant. Includes personal & strategic tips specific to the process. Also available in audio format on SoundCloud.
• Coping with the Courtroom: Essential Tips and Information for Self-Represented Litigants (updated)
  Provides info on what to expect on your day in court (What does the courtroom look like? When do I stand & sit? How do I address the judge?). Includes practical information on how to present your evidence, how to question witnesses, how to object, how to make opening & closing statements, etc. Also available in audio format on SoundCloud.

Reform & Research

Raising the Alarm: The Case for Better Flame Retardant Regulation in Canada (new)
by Environmental Law Centre, University of Victoria

Report written for the Victoria Fire Fighters Association about improving flame retardant regulations in Canada.

HelpMap

NSRLP West
by the National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) West

Endeavoring to connect those who represent themselves in court and elsewhere with the information and assistance they seek. NSRLP West aims to provide connections with resources that may be helpful to people representing themselves in court or elsewhere in their lives. We do not provide legal advice but can listen and respond to the needs of people who are self representing (self-represented litigants/SRLs) in order to research and advocate for change within the justice system. We are currently assisting the community of Kamloops

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