Month: June 2010
Updated SABS Chart For September 1, 2010 Changes
Taran Virtual Associates has updated its SABS chart for the changes which take effect September 1, 2010. This handy practice tool lists the important time periods relevant to the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule – Accidents on or after November 1, 1996. Lawyers and law clerks can refer to this chart to determine at a glance… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationBogus Support Collection Scams Targeting Family Law Lawyers Continue
Thanks to Kerri at the CBA for bring this May 2010 Law Society of Saskatchewan fraud alert to my attention. It provides details (including copies of the correspondence and the collaborative family law agreement) about an attempted spousal support collection fraud that targeted a Saskatchewan lawyer in May. It really jumped out at me because… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionAvoiding Confusion And Claims When Making Charitable Bequests
This post comes from the Practice Tip column in the most recent issue of LAWPRO Magazine (which will hit the desks of Ontario lawyers in a few weeks). A hat tip to LAWPRO claims counsel Pauline Sheps for suggesting this great tip – unfortunately it is a malpractice claim scenario she sees all too often…. Read More »
Categories: Wills & Estates