Working Effectively with Support Staff: Tenets of a Successful Lawyer-Staff Relationship
The responsibilities of legal support staff are as diverse as the lawyers they work with. From legal assistants to paralegals and law clerks, each role contributes uniquely to the success of the firm or legal department. While specific titles and duties may differ, one constant remains: support staff play an essential part in any legal practice.
What Do We Know from the Courts’ Comments on Improper Use of AI?
As lawyers integrate AI technology into practice, court commentary on the improper use of AI has been emerging. Several cases have commented on lawyers’ improper use of AI, some of which have resulted in consequences to the lawyer. In addition to consequences from the court or disciplinary sanction, improper use of AI exposes lawyers to liability.
Am I Just a Husky by Nature? Determining if You’re a Work-Based Person or Workaholic
As a child living in remote Northern B.C., my dad had a dog sled team made up of several Siberian Huskies. Huskies are working dogs prized for their strength and endurance. They require significant exercise and mental stimulation.
Roundup: Cyber Coverage and Reporting Cyber Claims – CLIA Products
To round out Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’ve compiled a collection of posts related to CLIA’s cyber insurance, as well as how to manage and report a cyber claim to CLIA:
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: “Near Miss” Cyber Incidents Reported to CLIA
Many cyber incidents are reported to CLIA that never materialize into a claim because effective preventative steps had already been taken, and appropriate mitigation strategies were implemented by the law firm. “Near miss” incidents are prime opportunities to learn what can be done to prevent cyber incidents before they occur.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Risks of AI-Powered Deepfakes
Cyber fraud is an emerging claims area for CLIA. Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, especially as AI technologies become more accessible. Even those well versed in technology and armed with training are vulnerable to cyber fraud.
Bite Size CPD: Cybersecurity
For several years, the Law Society of Saskatchewan has developed the Bite Size CPD Series. These informative under-10-minute video episodes cover a variety of topics and are available for all to view on the Law Society website. A new episode is released each Thursday.
Bite Size CPD Series: Mental Wellness Part II
In our previous post Bite Size CPD Series: Mental Wellness , we shared links to several episodes on the topic produced by the Law Society of Saskatchewan. This series considers underlying conditions, causes and potential solutions in informative under-10-minute video episodes.
CLIA Loss Prevention Repository: Limitation Periods/Time Management
Missed limitation periods continues to be one of the most common claims areas for CLIA Subscriber jurisdictions. Some reasons for missing a limitation period are inadequate office systems, human error and applying the wrong legislation.
Staying Organized as a Young Lawyer
There’s no worse feeling than when you are on an important phone call and you cannot find a key document on the point you are trying to make. As a new lawyer, your day-to-day responsibilities can feel overwhelming.
Wellness Toolkit: Emotional Intelligence
As noted by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, “legal professionals are at higher risk of experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and substance use than are other professionals”. We also know that many claims result from wellness issues.
Bite Size CPD: Practice Management
For several years, the Law Society of Saskatchewan has developed the Bite Size CPD Series. These informative under-10-minute video episodes cover a variety of topics and are available for all to view on the Law Society website. A new episode is released each Thursday.
From Courtroom to Crib: Preparing Your Practice for Parental Leave
Taking parental leave as a lawyer can feel like stepping away from a moving train. But with smart planning and a proactive mindset, it’s possible to care for your clients and your growing family.
Land of Confusion: Dealing with the Bombardment of AI Information
One of my family’s often-repeated fables is how my great grandfather didn’t believe the moon landing was real. People of his generation witnessed the invention of the automobile, the television and now space travel.
"Are you doing your gratitudes?": the power of being grateful
I attend therapy regularly. The frequency depends on how well I am doing. But even when I am doing very well, I still try and keep a monthly appointment. A few years ago, I was speaking with a more senior lawyer and she shared that she has attended therapy monthly for years, despite maintaining good mental health during most of those years.
2025 Update: Generative AI Guidance
With the explosion of Generative AI and the subsequent confusion and misuse by lawyers, several useful resources have been created to assist lawyers to better understand how lawyers can incorporate AI into their practice and professional responsibility considerations.
Roundup: Retirement
Considering retirement in 2025? Below is a collection of posts to help you determine what coverage you will need and resources to assist with the transition:
Roundup: Client Relations
CLIA has a strong commitment to loss prevention. We take a proactive approach to avoiding claims and developed a Loss Prevention Strategic Plan to more focus our energies on helping lawyers find the loss prevention resources they need. In case you missed it, here is a collection of loss prevention posts focused on client relations to help you better manage your practice and avoid errors:
Roundup: From the Vault
For over ten years, CLIA produced more than 70 articles for our Loss Prevention Bulletin. While discontinued in 2016, the advice shared in some of these articles is timeless and still of value. We’ve curating those articles to bring you our ‘From the Vault’ series:
Roundup: Cyber Awareness
CLIA and our Subscriber law societies take cyber awareness seriously. CLIA administers a Mandatory Cyber insurance program. This product is purchased by each CLIA Subscribing Law Society and provides coverage for their members. CLIA also provides an optional, enhanced Stand-alone Cyber insurance product which can augment your protection, and provide your firm with robust coverage for its potential expenses and lost revenues in the event of a breach or attack.