<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[risklegal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurance savvy legal solutions for commercial policyholders and their contracts. From construction to retail, CGL to SDI, risklegal has you covered.]]></description><link>https://www.risklegal.ca/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:28:10 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.risklegal.ca/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Certificates of Insurance: Is the tail wagging the dog?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liabilities between contracting parties are commonly addressed through risk transfer mechanisms like additional insured enrolment, evidenced by Certificates of Insurance. But are COIs the end of the story? ]]></description><link>https://www.risklegal.ca/post/certificates-of-insurance-is-the-tail-wagging-the-dog</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a10ba6b8fa816dacc7f5332</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:28:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e4ad88_397b8cf1ad174b3baae5dc3b3cc74b6b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_640,h_427,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amjad</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The quiet gap between contracts and insurance: Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Much like scope gaps in construction, commercial contracts and insurance can speak past one another, and yield unintended consequences, without adequate coordination. This post is the first of a series of posts that aims to highlights how such gaps can materialize and the consequences. ]]></description><link>https://www.risklegal.ca/post/the-quiet-gap-between-contracts-and-insurance-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04d34e8ce5e0fa9b4684e8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 20:23:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e4ad88_66f34a1bcd6e4e0797ef1b8dcaf615db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amjad</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six (intuitive) ways to derail your commercial insurance coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[In many areas of life, we get advance guidance about correcting otherwise reasonable instincts in precarious situations: “Put your own mask on first”; “Avoid braking when losing traction”, or “Just say no to drugs”. Commercial policyholders/insureds may stand to benefit from similar guidance.   This article identifies some sensible instincts by commercial policyholders that may undermine their opportunities for coverage in the aftermath of a loss: 1. "We probably don't have coverage for this...]]></description><link>https://www.risklegal.ca/post/six-intuitive-ways-to-derail-your-commercial-insurance-coverage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a4c78451b11cfaffffff66</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:25:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e4ad88_3e197ba6f37c4b1e81e76c4e94975ba1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amjad</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The risklegal difference]]></title><description><![CDATA[A common feature of nearly all new law firms is an express commitment to practicing law differently. This firm is no exception. Here are a few ways risklegal stands out.]]></description><link>https://www.risklegal.ca/post/the-risklegal-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ae03ded66894c6d6f9b407</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:10:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e4ad88_87ddada18e934dcb9adc76ab3bdda976~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amjad</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Associated General Contractors of America Surety/Bonding Conference (01/2026) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amjad was recently a panelist on the following topic:

"Quakes and Aftershocks: The Impact of US Litigation and Claims Practices on the Global Insurance Community". ]]></description><link>https://www.risklegal.ca/post/panelist-at-associated-general-contractors-of-america-surety-bonding-conference-january-2026-po</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699782e1506845fe36d95fc7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:50:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e4ad88_e37e4dbeef3d4ad290f26d9f777b1b4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amjad</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The newsletter ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're interested in timely updates and guidance relevant to contracts, commercial policyholders, and risk management, consider signing up for the risklegal newsletter. Subscribers to the newsletter receive priority access to: educational articles case law insights firm news + events Click "subscribe" on the blog page to sign up.]]></description><link>https://www.risklegal.ca/post/5-reasons-you-lose-the-coverage-you-paid-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">694efdd9103da5c23b8d7a9c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 21:28:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e4ad88_d600541359504564a2aae8b4c5476356~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amjad</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>