"Many employers recognize that there is tremendous potential to diversify their workforce’s talent and increase their institutional skills and knowledge by hiring immigrants to fill vacancies...
As we approach the summer holiday season, here is a reminder of the dozens of fraud alerts that we've issued in recent years based on reports from lawyers around the province. You should always be...
The Real Estate Standards Committee is seeking input from the membership with regard to the following new Standard:
The ‘Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives’ Standards Committee is seeking input from the membership with regard to the following Standards:
"In this article, we’ll be exploring the topic of past childhood trauma. While we always intend to be helpful when presenting information, we only encourage you to proceed if you recognize how...
A recent article from the Globe and Mail "...
LIANS and the LAP Committee invite you to attend the newest session in our virtual wellness series "Sleep and Your Wellness: More Info on the Business of Sleep" on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023...
The Real Estate Standards Committee is seeking input from the membership with regard to the following Standards:
"How does systemic racism differ from individual racism? Individual racism includes prejudices, implicit biases (unconscious beliefs or attitudes, that come from messages and stereotypes that...
A fraud alert that we issued last year continues to pose a potential threat to Nova Scotia lawyers, who should remain vigilant. The following is an excerpt from a...
A new development in spoofing scams have been circulating in workplaces. The email appears to be from a boss or colleague requesting assistance on an unspecified or vague matter, but unlike past...
"'Going to work' means different things to different people. Some workplaces successfully adopted hybrid work models long before the pandemic, and the remote work revolution continues to be a...
As a result of term limit retirements, LIANS is seeking candidates for four vacancies on its Board of Directors commencing October 2023 or January 2024 at the latest.
LIANS’ Board of...
The Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association (CLIA) is a reciprocal insurance exchange providing professional liability insurance to lawyers in nine Canadian provinces and territories with its head...
On behalf of your Nova Scotia Lawyers Assistance Program (NSLAP) provider, Homewood HealthTM is pleased to provide the following newsletter "...
Requests for representation in a large commercial machine purchases/transactions are a type of scam attempt that continue to circulate, with scammers using actual names and details to masquerade...
As you know, LIANS arranges mandatory first response Cyber insurance coverage for all insured lawyers. With the recent (July 1, 2022) renewal, there has been significant change to the conditions...
New instances of an old cheque scam have been circulating once again. In this scenario, lawyers are asked to represent a client in a medical expense/insurance settlement matter involving a dog...
Join LIANS and the Society on Thursday, November 24, 2022, from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM for the 14th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference. This conference includes sessions that may...
Similar to the warnings we have circulated of late, the following is an excerpt from a fraud alert recently posted to the Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association (a division of the ...
Join us Thursday, November 24th, 2022 for the 14th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, hosted by LIANS and NSBS, from 9am-4pm. Sessions may be eligible to count...
Identity theft using robocalls, bogus websites/emails/texts (known as "spoofing") continue to reported by Nova Scotia lawyers. The basics of the scam are these: a member of the public (the “target...
"The ways that family members interact with one another are commonly referred to as family dynamics. They are heavily influenced by culture, traditions, family history, learned skills,...
"The relationship between addiction and stigma is undoubtedly complicated ... our society is quite comfortable stigmatizing, condemning, and assigning harsh moral judgment to people...
The following is an excerpt from a fraud alert recently...
"Transphobia is the fear, hatred, disbelief or mistrust of people who are transgender, thought to be transgender or whose gender expression doesn’t...
A type of scam attempt email that has been heavily circulating of late threatens the recipient with legal action under the Digital Millenium Copyright Act (DCMA) if supposedly copyright-protected...
"Anyone can experience sexual abuse or sexual harassment. These situations often emerge in circumstances where there is an imbalance of power. It can happen between people who know each other...
We've issued dozens of fraud alerts during the pandemic, and continue to receive daily reports from lawyers around the province. You should always be vigilant to fraud, but particularly a) during...
The following is an excerpt from a...
"Colonial trauma has been part of Indigenous peoples' lives since the first Europeans arrived and established permanent settlements in Turtle Island, the area now known as Canada....
For those of you who attended our small firm conference in November, you will recall that we talked about how, as lawyers, we are all part of a very small community and that despite positions on...
Cyber fraud attacks continue to be on the rise internationally, including in Nova Scotia, where the vast majority of law firms in this province are small businesses.
As we reported in...
"Today, digital technologies are everywhere. Technology has created some beautiful things, like communications assistive technology for children who don't use speech as their primary...
Two fraud alerts recently posted by the Alberta Lawyers Indemnity Association (part...
"There has been a lot of attention and controversy recently, especially in the United States, on critical race theory (CRT). While CRT has not become a political hot topic in Canada, there are...
This Standard was sent out for input by the Real Estate Standards Committee on January 6, 2022. Due to member comment, the Standard has been revised. As such, the Committee is resending for input...
LIANS and the LAP Committee invite you to attend the new session in our virtual wellness series “Break the Cycle of Stress and Poor Sleep” on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 1:00-2:30 PM...
"Wellness, it seems, is the next big thing that everyone must conquer. The past two years of pandemic upheaval have given people a chance to assess and reflect on their overall health and well...
Several identity theft scams have recently been reported by Nova Scotia lawyers.
The basics of the scam are these. A member of the public (the “target”) is contacted by telephone/robocall,...
"Undoubtedly, social media is a part of humankind, with billions of people using it daily. But as with any form of transformative technology, it has both positives and negatives. After a...
The following is an excerpt from a fraud warning recently posted to the ...
The Real Estate Standards Committee is seeking input from the membership with regard to the following revised Standard:
The Wills, Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives Professional Standards Committee is seeking input from the membership on three newly proposed Standards:
Join LIANS and the Society on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, from 10:00-11:30 AM for “Unlock and Create Space for Joy”, a wellness session hosted by Kim MacDonald, MBA from...
"Racism impacts Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) directly by impacting their ability to access healthcare, and accessing healthcare at the level that it’s provided to White...
Join LIANS and the Society on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM for the 13th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference. This conference includes sessions that may...
On behalf of your Nova Scotia Lawyers Assistance Program (NSLAP) provider, Homewood HealthTM is pleased to provide the following:
International Stress Awareness Week is...
"The breakdown of any relationship into one where violence and abuse become the norm can terrify the victim and damage the family members. This month, we’re talking about something that’s...
Requests for representation in a large construction machine purchases/transactions are a type of scam attempt that has been circulating for some time, with scammers using actual names and details...
The Real Estate Standards Committee is seeking input from the membership with regard to the following revised Standards:
Join us online on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021 for the 13th annual Solo and Small Firm Conference, hosted by LIANS and NSBS from 9am-4pm. Sessions may be eligible to...
In recognition of ...
New instances of an old website spoofing scam continue to reported by Nova Scotia lawyers. The basics are these: individuals are contacted by email or paper mail by what appears to be lawyer...
"During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, the importance of mental health and our overall well-being has received more attention than normal. Throughout the pandemic, people have felt the...
Scammers are continuing to target distracted staff and impermanent workplaces, especially during the summer months, hoping that these vulnerabilities will delay detection of scams. And cyber fraud...
"September tends to be frantic. We shrug off those relaxed summertime vibes and focus on getting back to routines and structured activities. This year, you may notice that with the arrival of...
"The unfortunate realities of Canada’s history with Indigenous People have been reinforced with the discovery of another unmarked gravesite containing unnamed children in Saskatchewan. This...
The following is an excerpt from a fraud alert recently posted to the Lawyers Indemnity Fund...
"Many people have encountered times when they feel a bit restless and yearn for adventures and new experiences. Having a sense of purpose and direction can lift our spirits, improve mental...
With the approach of the July 1st VEP renewal date, this is an opportunity for you to review your risk portfolio and determine if you have sufficient coverage.
It is...
