Report All Claims Within The Policy Year By June 30, 2025
Your insurance policy requires that you report a claim (or potential claim) to LIANS as soon as practicable after learning of it or becoming aware of circumstances that might constitute an occurrence or give rise to a claim, however unmeritorious. The current policy period ends June 30, 2025.
Fraud Alert: Beware Scam Attempts During The Summer Holidays
We issue several fraud alerts each year, and continue to receive daily reports from lawyers around the province. You should always be vigilant to fraud, but particularly around the summer holiday season, as scammers frequently target firms in hopes that the extra banking closure days and staff vacations will further delay detection of a scam.
Nslap Wellness: How Ptsd And Addiction Are Connected
In this article, we will look at the connections between PTSD and addiction, explaining the science behind them. Someone who has not experienced PTSD firsthand can have a problematic time understanding how a person can’t just decide to stop. For the person living with PTSD, the reality is that there is not much choice involved: the primary motivation is to treat their pain using any means possible.
Assistance In Determining If A Privacy Breach Creates A Real Risk Of Significant Harm
Occasionally we get a call from a member advising that they think they have had a privacy breach and asking what they should do. One thing to do is to alert your cyber insurer. Another thing is to consider notice to the privacy commissioner.
Lians’ Insurance Levy For 2025-2026
The 2025-2026 LIANS Insurance Levy was approved by LIANS’ Board of Directors on April 15th, 2025.
Legal Writing And Written Advocacy
It goes without saying written advocacy is an important part of any litigation. Perhaps the most important part because the Judge will have read it before you say a word in court. And what they read is likely to have informed an initial opinion of your position. Maybe even their final opinion.
Clia Voluntary Excess Program Insurance Renewal / Applications Opened May 5th, 2025
Excess insurance is optional coverage that law firms can purchase as additional protection beyond the coverage required by the law society. CLIA’s VEP offers the flexibility of additional coverage limits extending up to $35M per claim with an annual aggregate limit of $35M.
Lians' Peer Volunteer & Mentorship Programs
The LAP Committee is seeking Peer Volunteers, and the Mentorship Program seeks Mentors.
Clia 'not So Risky Business' Roundup – May 2025
CLIA recently launched a blog, Not So Risky Business, to help. Each Tuesday and Wednesday you can expect an informative post on topics to better help you manage your practice, avoid errors and understand your insurance coverage needs. To receive these posts directly in your inbox, please subscribe!