Month: September 2014
The need to respect a client’s cultural traditions
In his article “Manage Malpractice Risk by Recognizing Cultural Diversity“, Lorne Shelson (Litigation Director & Counsel in the Specialty Claims Department at LAWPRO) gives five ‘culturally-based’ claims scenarios loosely based on real LAWPRO claims. Here is one scenario: A lawyer appeared on behalf of a client on a criminal matter. During a break in the… Read More »
Categories: Communication ErrorsCommercial debt collection scam using the name Li Yang
An Ontario firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Li Yang looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be duped into wiring real funds… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudBusiness loan collection scam using the name Michelle Williams
Firms in Ontario and Nevada notified us that they received an email from the purported Michelle Williams looking to retain them with regards to a breach of a business loan agreement. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Business Loan FraudCautionary tale of a lawyer targetted for fraud by a paralegal of the same cultural background
In his article “Manage Malpractice Risk by Recognizing Cultural Diversity“, Lorne Shelson (Litigation Director & Counsel in the Specialty Claims Department at LAWPRO) gives five ‘culturally-based’ claims scenarios loosely based on real LAWPRO claims. Here is one scenario: A lawyer was both a member of a racialized community and first licensed as a lawyer in… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionBusiness loan collection scam using the name Lachi Green
A California firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Lachi Green looking to retain them with regards to a breach of a business loan agreement. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be duped into… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Business Loan FraudCommercial debt collection scam using the name Sawada Kitazawa and Xhinpoon Chemicals
A Minnesota firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Sawada Kitazawa of Xhinpoon Chemicals looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This is a classic bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer. In this scam lawyers will be duped into… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudFailure to properly balance cultural practices and Canadian commercial standards casts suspicion of fraud over lawyer
In his article “Manage Malpractice Risk by Recognizing Cultural Diversity“, Lorne Shelson (Litigation Director & Counsel in the Specialty Claims Department at LAWPRO) gives five ‘culturally-based’ claims scenarios loosely based on real LAWPRO claims. Here is one scenario: The lawyer belonged to a tight-knit community where loan transactions were rarely documented. Community members generally relied… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementLAWPRO base premium stable for fifth consecutive year: Convocation approves LAWPRO 2015 program
LAWPRO is pleased to announce that Convocation of the Law Society of Upper Canada approved its 2015 insurance program for the Ontario Bar. This marks LAWPRO’s 20th anniversary of offering the program. Strong financial results and a moderating claims count have allowed LAWPRO to hold the base premium for the mandatory insurance program at $3,350… Read More »
Categories: LAWPRO Errors and Omissions Coverage