Register Now For The 2026 Lians / Nsbs Solo And Small Firm Virtual Conference
Join LIANS and the Society on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM for the 18th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference. This event includes sessions that may be eligible to count towards your annual CPD requirements. Lawyers and staff are welcome to attend this free virtual conference held via Zoom.
Clia Not So Risky Business Roundup: September 2026
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"fairness And Justice In An Accident-prone World"
As we have often said, a lawyer’s standard of care is not one of perfection. Lawyers make tactical decisions in the course of working a file all the time. Just because one does not work out does not mean they fell below the standard of care, and thereby entitling someone to damages.
Beware The Unsolicited New Client
We have recently received two unsolicited emails advising that a company would like to retain our firm, in one case to “assist in a commercial matter” and in the second to schedule “a consultation regarding a settlement matter”.
Restart Of The Peer Volunteer Program; Apply For Lians' Mentorship Program
LIANS, through the LAP Committee, has restarted the Peer Volunteer Program. Peer volunteers are lawyers able and willing to provide support, encouragement and assistance to members of the profession. The focus is to assist members with personal issues they may be experiencing. Peer volunteers are not counselors. They are peers from within the profession who others can talk to about personal issues they are experiencing. They can also provide a confidential link between a lawyer seeking personal assistance and the appropriate help or helper.
Spoliation Of Evidence
When it comes to litigation, evidence is key. Which is why there is an obligation on parties to preserve relevant evidence in situations of ongoing or contemplated litigation.
Are Your Trust Ledgers Protected By Solicitor-client Privilege (revisited)
This is an update to an article we wrote in the March 2024 edition of LIANSwers about the then recent Ontario Superior Court decision in Sakab Saudi Holding Company et al v. Saad Khalid S Al Jabri et al, 2024 ONSC 1601 on this issue. The Ontario Court of Appeal has now rendered its decision and upheld the conclusion that a lawyer’s trust ledgers are presumptively privileged.
Bc Fraud Alert: Real Estate Identity Frauds Continue
The following is an excerpt from a Real Estate fraud alert recently posted to the Lawyers Indemnity Fund website (a division of the Law Society of British Columbia).
Nslap Wellness: New Digital Platform Videos Ready To Share
On behalf of your Nova Scotia Lawyers Assistance Program (NSLAP) provider, Homewood HealthTM is pleased to provide the following new short videos that provide a quick program overview and walkthrough of the digital platform registration process.
Another Interesting Decision On The Use Of Generative Ai
In 1182573 B.C. Ltd. V. Gerber, 2026 BCCA 399, the Plaintiff / Appellant was self-represented and he acknowledged his reliance on AI in preparing his submissions. Noting that Courts are increasingly experiencing self-represented litigants who rely on generative AI, the Court had several comments.