Fraud in real estate transactions is a growing area of concern. The following examples show how two of the more common types of fraud- identity fraud and value fraud- may...

We are pleased to announce that a loss prevention initiative, a Risk Assessment Visit, is now available to members. The purpose of the Risk Assessment Visit is to offer firms,...

LOSS PREVENTION TIP 10 Tips for Safe Pro Bono Access to justice is an ongoing problem across Canada and the call is out for lawyers to contribute to the solution....

Loss Prevention Tip Identifying Fraudulent Scams Lawyers in all areas of practice continue to be the targets of bad cheque scams. Fraudsters retain the firm on a contrived legal matter...

We are pleased to announce that a new loss prevention initiative, a Risk Assessment Visit, is now available to members. The purpose of the Risk Assessment Visit is to offer...

Dear Practising Insured Members: Please be advised that your 2016-2017 Professional Liability Insurance Policy is available upon sending a request to: Janice Ringrose Lawyers’ Insurance Programme insurance@lawsociety.nf.ca

Loss Prevention Tip Email Management Email has become the preferred way lawyers and clients communicate – but are you documenting these communications properly? Here are some common mishaps to avoid:...

Re: Excess Insurance Options As you know, practising lawyers in Newfoundland and Labrador have mandatory insurance coverage of $1 million. Recent claims experience demonstrates that $1 million in insurance coverage...

Report all Insurance Claims before June 30, 2016 The Law Society Member’s insurance policy is a “claims-made” policy. Accordingly, the focus is on when the claim is made and reported,...

Did you know that your Lawyers’ Professional Liability Insurance Group Policy with the Canadian Lawyers Insurance Association (CLIA) has what is generally referred to as a “cyber coverage” exclusion. Condition...