Report All Claims Within The Policy Year By June 30, 2026
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, 2026.
Lians’ Insurance Levy For 2026-2027
The 2026-2027 LIANS Insurance Levy was approved by LIANS’ Board of Directors on April 21st, 2026.
Fraud Alert: "dog Bite" Scam Recirculating
As readers of LIANSwers, you know we write about various scams – a potential client contacts the lawyer to ask if they are willing to take a matter, usually a debt collection, business purchase, equipment purchase or personal injury, even a dog bite case.
Clia Voluntary Excess Program Insurance Renewal And New Applications For The 2026-2027 Policy Year Now Open
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.
Recent Fraud Attacks On Bc Firms
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 unauthorized withdrawals from their accounts.
Scc Sets Out Framework For Establishing New Torts
By now, most are aware that in its decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, 2026 SCC 16, the Supreme Court recognized a new tort of intimate partner violence.
Managing Clients Who Use Ai-generated Documents
“Like it or not, generative AI is now part of the lawyer-client relationship … The challenge for lawyers is not learning how to eliminate AI from the practice of law but learning how to responsibly manage its growing presence in client interactions.”
Nslap Wellness: Supporting Your Mental Health As A 2slgbtqia+ Person
Your identity can be a powerful source of strength, connection, and pride. At the same time, other factors may shape how you experience the world around you, including social attitudes, workplace environments, cultural expectations, and access to supportive resources that can influence your health and mental well-being.
Bite Size Cpd May Showcase: Burnout
Subscribe to CLIA’s weekly newsletter for informative posts to help manage your practice, avoid errors, and understand your insurance coverage. This month: Dealing with Burnout.
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.