Well-Being in the Legal Profession: Concrete Strategies for Positive Change (Perfectionism)
In partnership with the Law Society of Manitoba and the Law Society of Saskatchewan, CLIA is hosting Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th to 16th. Building on the theme of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week of Unmasking Mental Health and the results of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada, we will be sharing blog posts and free daily webinars available to members in CLIA jurisdictions.
The Value of Mentorship
Starting out as a new lawyer can feel like stepping into the unknown – there’s so much to learn and to remember, and the stakes can feel high.
Excess Program Renewal Now Open
The CLIA Voluntary Excess Program Renewal is now open! As a lawyer in a CLIA Subscribing jurisdiction, you have:
Real Estate Resources: Loss Prevention Online Repository
CLIA acts as a central hub for our subscribers by offering one-stop-shopping for those who need a quick source of loss prevention resources. Our revamped Loss Prevention Online Repository houses a collection of links to numerous checklists, tips, articles, videos and guides created by our subscribers and partners.
Explaining Excess Insurance
CLIA provides long-term professional liability insurance solutions for the legal profession in many Canadian jurisdictions. Lawyers in a CLIA Subscribing jurisdictions have:
Wellness Toolkit: Assertiveness/Setting Boundaries
CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. To help, we have compiled a repository of wellness resources based on the findings of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada prepared by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the Canadian Bar Association and the Université de Sherbrooke.
Do You Need Excess Insurance?
Lawyers in a CLIA Subscribing jurisdictions have mandatory errors and omissions insurance with a limit of $1M per claim and a $2M annual aggregate limit.
Good Communications: Don’t Forget Generational Considerations
Last November I presented to law students about plain language and the importance of good communication. As always when preparing for a presentation, my first consideration was ‘who is my audience’ and ‘how best can I deliver my message to this audience’. In this circumstance, who my audience was and the impact on their communications has become the message.
Free Well-Being Webinars: Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th – 16th
In partnership with the Law Society of Manitoba and the Law Society of Saskatchewan, CLIA is hosting Well-Being in the Legal Profession Week, May 12th to 16th.
Strategies for a Seamless Work Transition
For a lot of junior lawyers, you reach a time when you may need to transition files to a new lawyer due to a career change, leave, or change in practice areas. As I approach a parental leave, here are some tips and suggestions that I am utilizing to transition files prior to my leave:
The Value of a Reciprocal
A reciprocal insurance exchange, simply also called a reciprocal, involves a group of members setting up and funding an insurance company. Each member of the reciprocal, or Subscriber, assumes part of the risk of the group. When a claim is submitted, the losses are covered by all the Subscribers.
How To Know When To Take Time Away From Work
A common question that I receive from legal professionals who are looking to improve their mental health is this one: How do I know when I need to take time away from work? It is a good question and one that is not easy to answer.
Voluntary Excess Program Renewal Opening May 5th
Each year, CLIA receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from our Voluntary Excess Program (VEP) customers about the ease of our renewal process. Based on customer feedback, last year we opened the renewal period on May 1st – a month earlier than previous years. This gave firms that little extra time to complete our easy and convenient online application before the distraction of summer vacation. So this year we are opening again on May 5th!
Cyber Resources: Loss Prevention Online Repository
CLIA acts as a central hub for our subscribers by offering one-stop-shopping for those who need a quick source of loss prevention resources. Our revamped Loss Prevention Online Repository houses a collection of links to numerous checklists, tips, articles, videos and guides created by our subscribers and partners.
Time Management as a Young Lawyer
One of the biggest challenges that a new lawyer can face is managing time effectively. Between juggling multiple cases, meeting deadlines, and staying on top of client communication, it’s easy to feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day.
Wellness Toolkit: Barriers to Seeking Help
CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession. To help, we have compiled a repository of wellness resources based on the findings of the National Study on the Health and Wellness Determinants of Legal Professionals in Canada prepared by the Federation of Law Societies of Canada, the Canadian Bar Association and the Université de Sherbrooke.
Fraud Resources: Loss Prevention Online Repository
About to pay out trust funds? Stop and read this first!
CLIA Subscriber jurisdictions and our partners continue to see claims involving hacked emails.CLIA acts as a central hub for our subscribers by offering one-stop-shopping for those who need a quick source of loss prevention resources. Our revamped Loss Prevention Online Repository houses a collection of links to numerous checklists, tips, articles, videos and guides created by our subscribers and partners.
Wellness Toolkit Launch
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. As such, CLIA recognizes the importance of promoting wellness for the profession.
Loss Prevention Online Repository Relaunch
CLIA acts as a central hub for our subscribers by offering one-stop-shopping for those who need a quick source of loss prevention resources. Our revamped Loss Prevention Online Repository houses a collection of links to numerous checklists, tips, articles, videos and guides created by our subscribers and partners.
From the Vault: CLIA Loss Prevention Bulletin issue No. 38
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’re curating those articles to bring you our ‘From the Vault’ series. The articles below are #159 and #161 from No. 38 (Fall 2006).In last year’s Manitoba decision of Funk et al. v. Aviva Insurance Company of Canada et al., 2022MBQB 149, the Court granted the defendants’ summary judgment motion and dismissed the claim. The Court held that the defendants exercised the appropriate standard of care and as such there was no genuine issue for trial.