Fraud Alert: Cybersecurity Threats – Recent Instances Of Trust Account Theft In Alberta
A fraud alert recently posted to the Law Society of Alberta, involved a Trust Account Theft scam that could also threaten Nova Scotia lawyers.
Nslap Wellness: Managing Chaos When Changes Are Beyond Your Control
In this article, we’ll explore why unexpected life changes can be complex. We will also share some practical ways to steady yourself when the ground beneath you shifts. While we can’t control the changes that come our way, we can learn how to navigate them and acknowledge their emotional effects on our lives.
Hope For The Best, Prepare For The Worst
As improbable as this may seem, it is possible for a lawyer to go into an unopposed hearing … and lose. We should not be embarrassed if this happens to us for it has happened to many (the writer included). You move past it. But you should delve into what happened and a recent decision of our Court of Appeal in Walker v. Walker, 2025 NSCA 16 has some important takeaways for everyone.
Lians' Peer Volunteer & Mentorship Programs
The LAP Committee is seeking Peer Volunteers, and the Mentorship Program seeks Mentors.
Some Decisions Of Interest From 2024
The following are, in our opinion, some interesting decisions from 2024, though fair to say that there are many more out there. Though we acknowledge that those from other provinces may have limited applicability here, they are interesting nonetheless. As sometimes they are a signal as to where things are headed everywhere.
Request For Input On Proposed Standards: Criminal, Wills/poa Committees
Both the Criminal and the Wills/POA Standards Committees seek input with regard to the following proposed Standards.
Save The Date: "well-being In The Legal Profession Week" Webinars, May 12-16
In partnership with the Law Society of Manitoba and the Law Society of Saskatchewan, CLIA is hosting Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th to 16th. Building on the theme of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week of Unmasking Mental Health and the results of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada, we will be sharing blog posts and free daily webinars available to members in CLIA jurisdictions.
Clia 'not So Risky Business' Roundup: March 2025
The Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association (CLIA) presents the following, including a law blog, a Wellness toolkit, and a Loss Prevention Repository: “For over 35 years, the Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association has worked to bring peace of mind to the lawyers in our subscriber jurisdictions and the clients they serve. We also want you to think of CLIA when in need of answers about your insurance or help with loss prevention.”