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Legal Information vs. Legal Advice: A Quick Guide

As librarians and library staff, we are able to provide legal information to our patrons - not legal advice. This distinction can be a little tricky and sometimes it's not easy to communicate. When...

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New Legal Directory Online

Canadian Bar Association BC Branch (CBABC) Launches New BC Legal Directory The Canadian Bar Association is the professional organization representing lawyers, judges and law students across Canada....

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Happy New Year!

Happy 2018 Everyone! This year, LawMatters will continue to offer collection development guidance, grants, and professional development! If you are new to the LawMatters program here is a qu...

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