The Law Society Member’s insurance policy is a “claims-made” policy. Accordingly, the focus is on when the claim is made and reported, not on the year in which services are provided and the alleged error is said to have occurred. For example, if a claim is made against a member in 2013 for services that...
Read More...Will-drafting is an area of legal practice that demands extremely careful attention to detail. Decisions in this area make it clear that even where a will is well-drafted and is consistent with the testator’s known intentions, failure to have the will executed in accordance with the applicable legal formalities will render it invalid. When that...
Read More...Dear Editor: I write in response to Ms. Frampton’s commentary of 26 November 2011 entitled “The Unjust Tax” and to answer questions posed to the Law Society about the Transaction Levy. The Law Society is a regulatory body governed by Benchers who are charged under The Law Society Act, SNL 1999, c. L-9.1 with regulating...
Read More...Disciplinary Hearings As the regulatory body of lawyers in Newfoundland and Labrador the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador is authorized under the Law Society Act, 1999 to file complaints against members. Please note: A complaint is an unproven allegation until an adjudication tribunal makes a determination on its validity. At any hearing a settlement...
Read More...Potential insurance claims are to be reported by completing and faxing to the Lawyers Insurance Program a CLIA Claim Reporting Form. The form is attached for your information. A member with a claim enquiry may phone 722-6008, a dedicated claim reporting line and speak to Janice Ringrose the Insurance Administrator or may fax to 722-7008...
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