Removing Hidden Metadata From Word and PDF Documents
Potentially privacy-compromising metadata such as hidden comments from reviewers, revision marks from tracked changes, details about the author, date when a document was created, headers, footers, watermarks, hidden text, or even custom XML data can easily be cleared from a document.
Shovels Down: Lessons from Kapahi Real Estate Inc. v. Elite Real Estate Club of Toronto Inc, 2026 ONSC 1438
Mistakes can and do happen in the legal profession. When they happen, having the insight to recognize the error and then begin taking steps to mitigate the problem is an important skill. There are likely many ways to tackle the problem, but also some which should be avoided. The two worst options available are to pretend the error didn’t happen or make attempts to cover the mistake.
Bite Size CPD March Showcase – Limitations, Delegation, and Succession
CLIA is proud to partner with the Law Society of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Lawyers’ Insurance Association (SLIA) to present Bite Size CPD.
Knowing the Law – Setting Up Research Alerts
A common category of malpractice claims is ignorance of the law. These claims arise when a lawyer does not know or misses a critical aspect of the law, misapplies it, or gives incorrect legal advice.
British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal Comments on Acceptable Use of AI
A recent decision from the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (BC WCAT) considered whether any weight should be afforded to a self-represented party’s written submissions that were admitted to having been prepared with the assistance of AI.
A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Litigating Adverse Self-Represented Litigants
There is a strange comfort knowing that an opposing party is represented by counsel. Two legal practitioners are both familiar with the rules of civil procedure, and while they take opposed positions on the merits of the litigation, typically, they both have an interest in efficiently guiding their respective clients through the civil litigation process.
Bite Size CPD – Process Management
CLIA is proud to partner with the Law Society of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Lawyers’ Insurance Association (SLIA) to present Bite Size CPD.
The Best Mentors Don’t Just Teach; They Empower…
When I first started practicing law, I was fresh out of school, eager but untested. Almost immediately I was entrusted with more responsibility that included running files and negotiating.
Delegation Claims
Lawyers are busy, a colloquialism if ever there was one.
And it is because you are busy that you refer a lot of work to your staff – assistants, paralegals, law clerks and yes, articling students.
Ko v Li – AI Hallucination Case Referred for Criminal Contempt Proceedings
We previously discussed the many AI hallucination cases coming up across Canada in our past blog post, What Do We Know from the Courts’ Comments on Improper Use of AI?, including the case Ko v Li, 2025 ONSC 2065. Since reporting on this case, the matter has escalated and has been referred to the attorney general for criminal contempt proceedings.
Exploring Gen AI Opportunities for Plain-Language Writing
I’ve always prided myself on being a good writer. I spent years honing my grammar skills and natural instinct for sentence flow and ‘what just sounds right’. However, it has also become second nature to rely on some writing tools in my day-to-day work. Like most, I utilize spell check. I also rely upon tools like Hemingway App to ensure my plain-language projects are at the appropriate grade level for the intended audience. Yet I haven’t incorporated Generative AI into my writing toolkit.
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.
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.
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.
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: