Save The Date: Lians & Nsbs Solo And Small Firm Virtual Conference – November 3rd, 2026
Join us Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 for the 18th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, hosted by LIANS and NSBS from 9:00am-5:00pm. Sessions may be eligible to count towards your annual CPD requirement, and will be recorded and posted online following the event. Lawyers and their staff are welcome to attend.
Ai-assisted Court Materials And Self-reps
With the increasing use of AI, not just by lawyers for their own submissions but also, and perhaps more problematically, by self-represented parties for their filings, there is an increasing obligation for lawyers to review not just their own but also their opponent’s documents for accuracy. This point was recently noted in Arbuckle v. Tanner, 2026 NSCA 62.
Lians Releases Annual Report 2025
LIANS’ 2025 Annual Report presents an overview of its activities and financial performance over the last year, and outlines our direction for future initiatives.
Notice To Profession: Lians’ 2026-2027 Mandatory And Cyber Policies
LIANS / CLIA professional liability insurance policy for the policy year commencing July 1, 2026 through July 1, 2027 is now posted the Member Login section of LIANS’ website.
Bc Fraud Alert: Real Estate Identity Fraud
The following is an excerpt from a fraud alert recently posted to the Lawyers Indemnity Fund website (a division of the Law Society of British Columbia). Firms there have recently seen increased real estate identity frauds, including “one of the most sophisticated” they’ve seen.
Supreme Court Decision On Judicial Review Of Privative Clauses In Legislation
Though the vast majority of constitutional cases in Canada involve either the Charter or separation of powers in Sections 91 and 92 of the Constitution Act, 1867, every now and then there is a case that invokes some other less discussed section of the Constitution. One very recent case in the latter category is …
Fraud Alert: Red Flags In Cheque Scams
In addition to the recent fraud report we sent all members, for those of you who read AllNovaScotia, you will have recently seen an item on a matter from New Brunswick where a lawyer was the victim of a cheque scam. It is important to remind you that scams targeting lawyers continue unabated. You have to be diligent and aware. But, rather than repeating a list red flags, a different approach this time …
Nslap Wellness: Your New Homewood Digital Platform Is Here
On behalf of your Nova Scotia Lawyers Assistance Program (NSLAP) provider, Homewood Health is pleased to provide the following new Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Digital Platform: Clinically Guided Care – Designed to Help You Feel Better.
Lians' Peer Volunteer & Mentorship Programs
Peer volunteers are not counsellors. They are peers from within the profession who others can talk to about personal issues they are experiencing. Peer volunteers can also provide a confidential link between a lawyer seeking help and the appropriate help or helper.
Clia Not So Risky Business Roundup: June 2026
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