BCLMA | Site-Wide Activity https://bclma.org/activity/ Activity feed for the entire site. Sat, 25 Jul 2026 17:07:32 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v=10.6.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 3370e6fea7e939ce5dd6ec464a7b0f36 Trisha Reid replied to the topic Identity Confirmation System in the forum All Members https://bclma.org/forums/topic/identity-confirmation-system/#post-77767 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:39:44 -0700 We are also currently using Treefort for virtual verifications.

]]> 77f4c6959ba47ce332373c32bf493299 Nina Astle started the topic AI Tools and Access in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/ai-tools-and-access/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:11:15 -0700 Hoping to learn what AI tools other firms are using, as well as who has approved access to said tools (i.e., if your firm uses a version of CoPilot, has it been approved for just Partner use, just Management use, etc.).

]]> b32e8ba15599f229a6a5d6955f20968c Nina Astle joined the group Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33741/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:06:23 -0700 0 5ef3b71b6f481db5d0a5bef589d3c925 Alexia Khatchadourian replied to the topic Identity Confirmation System in the forum All Members https://bclma.org/forums/topic/identity-confirmation-system/#post-77764 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:39:07 -0700 Hi, we use Treefort for Canadian clients, and Realaml for non-Canadian clients

]]> d7bdaa66726b0a80e999d1f4c2d55221 Kalynda Hampshire joined the group Finance Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33739/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:53:16 -0700 0 6bf80814199d9bea8ca865f61fe939c3 Mahsa Eskandari replied to the topic Coffee Service Recommendations in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/coffee-service-recommendations/#post-77763 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:44:10 -0700 Thank you, Jen and Alicia! I really appreciate the recommendation.

]]> 5933c45be01c496ab5c4d0ce62f783f7 Jessika Chico replied to the topic Designated Paralegals in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/designated-paralegals/#post-77762 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:25:48 -0700 Hi Kayla,

I’d love to chat further, I have an HR background but am newer to the legal field so I’m learning on the fly!

Thanks for the offer, hope to connect soon.

Jessika

]]> df7e880163a466db4f5f444d8184f7a8 Tara Holowach replied to the topic Identity Confirmation System in the forum All Members https://bclma.org/forums/topic/identity-confirmation-system/#post-77760 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:13:05 -0700 Hi Rosa, We use Treefort for virtual verifications. Happy to talk to you more about if you’d like. 250-541-4311.

]]> 3f37448da9bb569488f9d5c4e0694321 Rosa Capolongo started the topic Online Payment System in the forum All Members https://bclma.org/forums/topic/online-payment-system/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:10:43 -0700 Hi Everyone,
We are looking into an online payment system so that clients can pay electronically. If you currently have an online payment system for your clients or can recommend one please let me know. Thank you

]]> a8f9a46a42982ff0fef03997605868cf Rosa Capolongo started the topic Identity Confirmation System in the forum All Members https://bclma.org/forums/topic/identity-confirmation-system/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:02:22 -0700 Hi Everyone, We are looking into a program or system for identity confirmation when meeting with clients online via Zoom meeting etc. Please let me know if any of you are using an identity confirmation system or can recommend one. Thank you

]]> 2472f4a1f9ee50017cdc058fc7d1f645 Debbie Pellatt replied to the topic E-Discovery Software Options [Cloud Based v Server] in the forum Litigation Technology & eDiscovery Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/litigation-technology-ediscovery-subsection/forum/topic/e-discovery-software-options-cloud-based-v-server/#post-77757 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:44:10 -0700 Hi Sarah. We are facing a similar decision. Did you hear from anyone with advice about which cloud-based options are working for them? Did you make a switch? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks

]]> 2b094219a1b0f051300479ed41a68ca4 Debbie Pellatt joined the group Litigation Technology & eDiscovery Subsection https://bclma.org/activity/p/33731/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:35:09 -0700 0 9b132594255fad25d17a6e210bc6d1a0 Kevin Shano's profile was updated https://bclma.org/activity/p/33730/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:03:03 -0700 0 cd490febcbd40ee5548fdb06aaf06942 Kevin Shano became a registered member https://bclma.org/activity/p/33729/ Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:00:16 -0700 0 e299feb8be80a630de7baeeaca3939ed Virginia Richards's profile was updated https://bclma.org/activity/p/33727/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:49:36 -0700 0 52721420eb5651fcd795f9bff39c43d1 Virginia Richards became a registered member https://bclma.org/activity/p/33726/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:33:46 -0700 0 6c0627ed64242915fdcd4790769bba3a Michelle Yang replied to the topic PREP for Articling Students in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/prep-for-articling-students/#post-77753 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:46:50 -0700 I think there are a lot of uncertainty about this.

Currently, only the acerated program is available for students to take so it is fairly similar to PLTC. When the 9 month program is offered… i am unsure if that will also shorten the overall articling term to 9 months vs. 12 months.

At my old firm, we continue paying their salary however I…Read more

]]> 15076da74cc329404f5f2c098c48d870 Michelle Yang replied to the topic How much is too much for IT? in the forum Small Firms Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/small-firms-subsection/forum/topic/how-much-is-too-much-for-it/#post-77752 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:23:20 -0700 Thank you Leslie! This does include managing lincenses — for ex. we have MS365 licenses that are included in the bill.

]]> 9fd0d92cd1728c41e28c0ef566e1f0d0 Kayla Fenton replied to the topic Designated Paralegals in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/designated-paralegals/#post-77750 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:13:02 -0700 Hi Jessika,

I’ve managed LAA/Paralegal transitions multiple times over the years and am happy to chat with you.

There’s lots of options available such as hybrid arrangements, bonus transitions, BCLMA reporting data that you can use.

Making sure that you have strong policies in place and documented transition memos would be the most important…Read more

]]> f09cb932cad83c69c26265bd0436d008 Jessika Chico started the topic Designated Paralegals in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/designated-paralegals/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:26:08 -0700 Hi All,

Looking for some advice/info on designated paralegals in your firms. We’re a small firm on Vancouver Island and looking at transitioning some of our experienced legal assistants into designated paralegals. My questions are:

1. What processes/qualifications have you created in your firm for designated paralegals?
2. How did you approach…Read more

]]> 6334069cb4027a2afd9dfd415e8338c5 Trisha Reid started the topic PREP for Articling Students in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/prep-for-articling-students/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:04:59 -0700 Hi everyone,

As we are getting closer to PREP replacing PLTC, I am curious what others are planning to do and offer their articling students? Mainly, will you give the students the option to choose the accelerated or full-time program? If they attend the accelerated program, will you pay them during the PREP and finally, due to the increase in…Read more

]]> 3a6c62bd43f3bbc76f4412f07a16bce3 Trisha Reid replied to the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/#post-77728 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:02:12 -0700 Hi everyone

We have been using RecordXpress (previously Best Services Shredding) for years and they are affordable and provide great service. I recently compared their pricing to Iron Mountain and there was a noticeable cost savings compared to Iron Mountain.

]]> c27c011ada5e6ebb5c6cdcbc3a82db34 Leslie Green replied to the topic How much is too much for IT? in the forum Small Firms Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/small-firms-subsection/forum/topic/how-much-is-too-much-for-it/#post-77725 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:38:06 -0700 Is your network in the cloud, and does this cost include that service. Does it include any licensing/subscription costs. If so, then these costs are pretty good. If the cost is just for helpdesk and network administration, then you are probably paying more than necessary. You should get quotes from other providers.

You are welcome to contact…Read more

]]> ea9d6f6331c1b330df3fa95962d2a7c2 Alicia Bond replied to the topic Coffee Service Recommendations in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/coffee-service-recommendations/#post-77722 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:32:05 -0700 Hi – We have worked with Canterbury Coffee for many years. They are solution focused and provide service excellence at all levels of operation, from administrative support at communicating changes to technical support at service calls. They also offer a wide variety of sustainable coffee choices, including indigenous coffee. I would highly recommend them.

]]> f584d62c0f27b4cdcdcfffcd0a2b9583 Alicia Bond replied to the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/#post-77717 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:45 -0700 Hi – We have had great experience with both Shred-it and Urban Impact.

]]> e60424900ca9e9933aea40a9311ab68e Michelle Yang started the topic How much is too much for IT? in the forum Small Firms Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/small-firms-subsection/forum/topic/how-much-is-too-much-for-it/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:48:16 -0700 Hello!

Are we paying too much for IT?

We’re a boutique firm of about 14 people. We are somehow paying $4k+ every month for our third party IT services…. is that normal??

This is not including equipment costs when buying equipment.

Would love to get some perspective!

Thank you!

]]> e300a2270f516da5e81ad48a9009c517 Alicia Santry replied to the topic Credit Card Storage in the forum Finance Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/finance-subsection/forum/topic/credit-card-storage/#post-77714 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:45:13 -0700 Good Morning,
I am also interested to hear what other firms are doing. Currently we don’t store client credit card information, but we are just starting to evaluate options.

We currently use Law Pay to process online payments and there is a card vault feature which encrypts the data once provided by the client. You can set up scheduled…Read more

]]> 6644e28171fb39c86eb40d2429086408 Jen Ford replied to the topic Coffee Service Recommendations in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/coffee-service-recommendations/#post-77713 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:05:08 -0700 We use Primo Water – they’ve been on and off. But they do give you a Keurig for free use as long as you buy the pods. I think it has to do with driver staff mostly!

]]> 27be8bd7d9798721006c7868e0afd4c3 Mahsa Eskandari started the topic Coffee Service Recommendations in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/coffee-service-recommendations/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:45:59 -0700 Hi everyone,

I am looking to see what coffee provider everyone is using these days. We have been with Van Houtte for many years, but lately we have noticed some inconsistencies in their service. There have also been a few changes made without any communication, and the lack of transparency has been a little frustrating.

I am curious to hear who…Read more

]]> 92e007592fa1045cd34f9dd6a425e2fd Yasaman Mohandesi replied to the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/#post-77711 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:27:46 -0700 Hi Christine,

We used to use Shred-it, but we switched to Urban Impact a few years ago. We’ve been very happy with their service. Their rates are competitive, and they’ve consistently provided excellent customer service.

]]> 447eec88627bf4b4336551e583eb4809 Kim Bates started the topic Credit Card Storage in the forum Finance Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/finance-subsection/forum/topic/credit-card-storage/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:23:07 -0700 Hello – may I ask how other firms are securely storing clients’ credit card information for payment plans or future authorized charges? Are you using a specific payment platform or card vault, and have you found it to be compliant with BC’s PIPA requirements/Law Society ?

]]> b9be2a7654a8fab046e8ed5bf566c2e3 Kim Bates replied to the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/#post-77709 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:16:43 -0700 Hello – Super Save and Maple Leaf Shredding are also options 🙂 We currently use super save, but I have used Maple Leaf before without issue.

]]> cad9021ddff4fffa199436646d305e21 Mahsa Eskandari changed their profile picture https://bclma.org/activity/p/33707/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:58:29 -0700 0 9588f49a05ab35375e892e586cc42a82 Mahsa Eskandari replied to the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/#post-77708 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:56:09 -0700 Hi,

Both Shred-it and Urban Impact are reliable. We work with both companies for our offices and have had good experiences with them.

]]> d6fa2e661f4ebbd4868305081d552d74 Gary Carter replied to the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/#post-77707 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:55:13 -0700 We have been using
TIPPET-RICHARDSON RECORDS MANAGEMENT
8035 North Fraser Way
Burnaby BC V5J 5M8
T 604.324.5015 Ext: 1318 | D 778.945.8776 / TF 800.771.5015

They have been excellent.
Contact Dawn at brvancouver@tippetrichardson.com

Gary

]]> 260bb10016040bcd3890f149cb933691 Leslie Green replied to the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/#post-77706 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:54:47 -0700 We use Urban Impact and find them both reliable and cost effective.

]]> 7fdf6e1cbeeea0adb6e53c3112567f11 Malou Angeles replied to the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/#post-77705 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:52:11 -0700 Hi Christine,
Our office has been using Shred-it for several years, and we have found their service to be consistently prompt, reliable, and professional.

Malou

]]> 43ee0199fb171a6252205bdda15844c9 Christine Drag started the topic Shredding Companies in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/shredding-companies/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:44:18 -0700 Hi All,

Can anyone recommend and company for file shredding… that isn’t Iron Mountain? TIA!

Christine

]]> 76c399c16cd243f24c9f4b64e57b6e95 Sunita March started the topic Victoria - Sublet 1 Office? in the forum Facilities & Services Management Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/facilities-services-management-subsection/forum/topic/victoria-sublet-1-office/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:14:34 -0700 We are looking to sublet an office for one of our employees who lives in Victoria. If you have an extra office or know a firm that may be interested in subletting space in their office. We are hoping to find something in or close to downtown Victoria or near James Bay. I am happy to set up a call to discuss details.

]]> b56aaa5bda1a00e37ff9b734e1385e2b Lynne Rollo's profile was updated https://bclma.org/activity/p/33698/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:50:10 -0700 0 6bc898cfa5c03a5f32011e29d1652832 Lynne Rollo changed their profile picture https://bclma.org/activity/p/33697/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:48:56 -0700 0 fb7f72ab954361db68ab2087fe9be5a4 Lavinia Tom started the topic BC PST – Billing Process for Non-Resident Clients in the forum Finance Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/finance-subsection/forum/topic/bc-pst-billing-process-for-non-resident-clients/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:55:31 -0700 Hi everyone,

I’m interested in learning how other firms handle BC PST for non-resident clients where the legal work may vary from month to month.

For example, we have some non-resident clients where most of the work does not relate to British Columbia, but from time to time there may be matters or services that do.

Do you:

– Review each…Read more

]]> ee0e6c1a444ec789d2b74049d4f83c85 Dani Hendry's profile was updated https://bclma.org/activity/p/33694/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:52:23 -0700 0 6c3b3fd01942fb01b1b93a8855187123 Linda Lam's profile was updated https://bclma.org/activity/p/33693/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:22:23 -0700 0 9c942447b17a4401c3b8e9a9bdbd6e71 Mark Bruehler replied to the topic FoxiIt PDF Editor + in the forum Information Technology Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/information-technology-subsection/forum/topic/foxiit-pdf-editor/#post-77071 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:33:57 -0700 Thank you all for your input on this. I find it very user-friendly and we are looking to switch over to it

]]> 3e9adbea231acf9e33908d1f73dbb0fd Michelle Yang replied to the topic HRIS + payroll software in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/hris-payroll-software/#post-77063 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:40:01 -0700 We used Rise at my previous firm — its great for payroll and HRIS for relatively small – mid size firms

]]> 7b42b8a042099407146680d83c0ac655 Cadence Konopaki replied to the topic HRIS + payroll software in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/hris-payroll-software/#post-77062 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 22:29:52 -0700 We use Rise. It’s all in one, Vancouver owned, user friendly, and we love it!

]]> e297ddd8085b99363426ff572915f7fd Rachel Rabinovitch replied to the topic HRIS + payroll software in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/hris-payroll-software/#post-77054 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:45:52 -0700 You may have already explored this option, but I believe BambooHR offer integration with payroll and Ceridian is one that can be integrated (possibly with open API only as opposed to connected automatically).

]]> 4e3216490f8dd1f2dc8a853cd09382d3 Leslie Green replied to the topic HRIS + payroll software in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/hris-payroll-software/#post-77053 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:36:03 -0700 Payworks also has an all-in-one solution. Easy to use and great support.

]]> df19de89d8d4ddf328562578d00d9769 Sid Hathiramani replied to the topic HRIS + payroll software in the forum Human Resources Subsection https://bclma.org/groups/human-resources-subsection/forum/topic/hris-payroll-software/#post-77050 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:41:01 -0700 I believe Collage, Rippling, Rise, and Employment Hero all provide HRIS functionality with Canadian payroll (some may offer benefits integration as well). The performance management functionality varies widely between platforms, so if you are using that in BambooHR, you may need to pay closer attention to that. I am also not sure about the…Read more

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