It’s certainly not news that COVID-19 has disrupted the way we work and do business. The interior design industry is no exception. By May 2020, 77% of designers reported that they’d had projects canceled or postponed. (1)

From catastrophic damage to unexpected vacancies to disgruntled tenants, apartment house owners have their share of risks to consider. Tenants and businesses look to them for fair and timely responses during a crisis, and if these residents and business owners feel the response didn’t go far enough in their favour, they can opt to take the property manager to court.

Public relations consultants wear many hats. From brand management, to media management, to event management, PR agencies assume ownership over multiple facets of their clients’ corporate identity and public image. With so much going on, it’s hard to keep track of it all, which is why the risk of a mistake is a big concern for these professionals. And, of course, PR consultants put the reputation of their clients on the line as well as their own. If the consultant makes a mistake, the client will expect recompense.

Dog grooming has incurred a challenged reputation recently, but many dedicated new businesses are thriving in spite of a cautious public. In a recent story from Kamloops, BC, one young professionally-trained groomer opened her new business in the same facility where a previous grooming salon had been shut down over a lawsuit against the owner. The previous groomer had been charged with two counts of causing unnecessary pain or suffering to an animal. Realising that many would-be customers would perhaps mistake her business for the former one, the new groomer knew she would need to win the trust of wary pet owners. (1)

If your client is skeptical about whether they need Premises Environmental Liability Insurance, this article contains some compelling reasons why they should. Many property owners don’t consider environmental pollution when they get insurance, and don’t realize their current policy excludes it. In addition, many who already have some kind of environmental policy don’t realize they should enhance it.

In November 2019, a couple launched an $11-million lawsuit against a Calgary home builder after they claimed leakage and mould issues contributed to the death of their 24-year-old daughter and left them feeling unsafe.