“Legal Risk Management (LRM)”

Jurisdiction: Canada Canada

Legal Risk Management is the process of making and carrying out decisions that reduce the frequency and severity of legal problems that may affect the government’s ability to meet its objectives successfully. LRM is an essential aspect of the work of the Department of Justice, and is practiced in partnership with departments and agencies as a component of Integrated Risk Management.

Source: Glossary - Evaluation of Litigation Services, Department of Justice Canada