The Law Society is seeking Expressions of Interest for the following: The Law Society’s Disciplinary Panel – Terms of Reference for the Disciplinary Panel Committee can be found here Please note that mandatory adjudicator training will be required for members of the Disciplinary Panel. A message from the Chair of the Disciplinary Panel, David Eaton, QC,...
Read More...The partners and staff at MacNab Fagan & Murphy wish to advise that effective 27 May 2022, the law offices of R. A. Gordon MacNab, Q.C., Anne M. Fagan, Q.C., and Sheilagh M. Murphy, Q.C. will be moving. New Address: MacNab Fagan & Murphy Prince Charles Building W240-120 Torbay Road St. John’s NL A1A 2G8...
Read More...The current professional liability insurance policy for practicing members expires on June 30, 2022. This means that before June 30, you must report any potential problems that you know about now which might possibly, at some point in the future, give rise to an insurance claim against you. So, if you think you might have...
Read More...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 of $2 million. The $1 million per claim limit means if a disgruntled former client presents a claim against you between July 1,...
Read More...Why do you need cyber insurance? If you use the internet in any capacity, you and your law firm are targets for a cyber-attack. Cyber-attacks are unwelcome attempts to steal, expose, alter, disable, or destroy information through unauthorized access to computer systems. Cyber insurance provides coverage for lawyers and law firms who may fall victim...
Read More...These days, almost everyone is using social media in one way or another. Online platforms offer a quick and convenient way to connect with others across the world. With such pervasiveness, it is important to be aware of the impact social media can have on our mental health. On Wednesday, May 25th and Thursday, May...
Read More...CBA-NL Young Lawyers Spring Social Thursday, May 12, 2022, 5:00pm-7:00pm Bannerman Brewing Co., (2nd floor), 90 Duckworth Street, St. John’s Do you crave interacting with tiny pictures of other lawyers? Do you sigh with delight when even simple calls are prefaced by 15 minutes of people unable to plug in their microphones? Does watching people...
Read More...Why should I request clearance prior to closing a legal transaction? Clearance shows that WorkplaceNL has no lien against a business or individual. All incorporated businesses as well as unincorporated businesses that employ workers, or subcontract work in Newfoundland and Labrador are required to register with WorkplaceNL. Under section 100 of the Workplace Health, Safety...
Read More...Lead by the Canadian Mental Health Association, this year’s theme is empathy. “When someone is struggling, you don’t have to fix their aches and pains, just see it through their eyes.” “We may be different but we’re not on different sides, so we must see the world as others do.” “You can understand even if...
Read More...The Law Library is offering orientation sessions for students and new members in-person or virtually via Zoom. Each session will take approximately 30 minutes. Please note that those attending the in-person sessions will need to present proof of vaccination and wear a mask at all times while in the Law Library. The tour covers both...
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