LIANSwers Edition 93, May 2025
In this edition: Report all claims by June 30, 2025; LIANS’ New levy amounts; Legal writing and advocacy; PTSD and addictions; Assessing privacy breaches; and more …
CLIA Voluntary Excess Program Insurance Renewal / Applications Opened May 5th, 2025
LIANS / NSBS is a subscribing member of the Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association (CLIA), a reciprocal insurance exchange established in 1988. CLIA provides long-term…
LIANSwers Edition 92, March 2025
In this edition: Cybersecurity threats in Alberta; Managing chaos; Decisions of interest from 2024; Seeking peer volunteers; and more.
Request for Input on Proposed Criminal Law Standards: ‘Conflicts of Interest’ and ‘Resolution Discussions and Plea Agreements’
The Professional Standards (Criminal Law) Committee is seeking input from the membership with regard to the following proposed Standards: Please submit comments and suggestions…
LIANSwers Edition 91, January 2025
In this edition: Allegations of ineffective assistance, Multi-million funds transfer fraud, Assessing prospective clients, New “Wills/POA” standards, Addressing a public data breach
Request for Input on Proposed “Personal Directives” Standard
The ‘Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives’ Standards Committee is seeking input from the Membership with regard to the following proposed new Standard:…
LIANSwers Edition 90, November 2024
In this edition: Avoid late claim reporting; Annual Conference Resources; HST on short-term rental properties; Register to View Mandatory Policy; Year-End Message from LIANS’ Director, and more …
Register Now for the 2024 LIANS / NSBS Solo and Small Firm Virtual Conference
Join LIANS and the Society on Thursday, November 14th, 2024 from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM for the 16th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference. This event includes …
Request for Input on Revised Real Estate Standard 2.6: Tidal Waters/Non-Tidal Waters
The Real Estate Standards Committee is seeking input from the membership with regard to the following revised Standard: Please submit comments and suggestions pertaining…
LIANSwers Edition 89, September 2024
In this edition: Cyber security, Unjust enrichment, Social engineering attacks, The importance of notes, Virtual professional development events, and much more …