For files that require client verification, please ensure to inquire about the expected source of funds related to the transaction as well as the actual source of funds if the...

There is a significant increase in fund transfer fraud, but these losses may be preventable by exercising appropriate due diligence when disbursing funds to clients. Please use the following list...

Please be advised that your 2026-2027 Professional Liability Insurance Policy is now available upon emailing a request to Janice Ringrose, Insurance and Risk Manager at insurance@lsnl.ca. A copy of the Policy...

Lawyers everywhere are dealing with AI-related issues, especially as a new dynamic to the lawyer/client relationship, since many clients are providing their own AI-based research. So, what should lawyers do...

The current professional liability insurance policy for practising members expires on 30 June 2026. Before that date, you must report any potential issues of which you are currently aware that...

Lawyers often ask if they have enough insurance. All insured lawyers in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador have mandatory insurance coverage of $1 million per claim with an annual aggregate limit...

The Client Identification and Verification Requirements, outlined in Rule 16, apply equally to all clients. Members must ensure that these requirements are fulfilled even if the client is a family...