Month: January 2015
12 Tips to Improve Your Intake Process
The National Law Review has an article on the 12 ways you can improve your client intake process. Adopting these practices can help set a better first impression for potential clients and get the lawyer/client relationship off on the right foot. Here are the 12 tips: Have a dedicated person answer the phone Show compassion… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice Management7 steps to a healthier work day
Studies indicate that we are now sitting more than ever in history. With the advent of modern technology and a more sedentary lifestyle, tasks have become increasingly repetitive. This combination of static posture and limited movement impact the way our bodies work, play and heal. Health Canada estimates that musculo-skeletal disorders cost us over $15… Read More »
Categories: Wellness and BalanceThe 25 most popular (and least secure) passwords in 2014
Gizmodo has an article on the 25 most popular passwords of 2014, based on compiling millions of stolen passwords made public throughout the year. Many of them are the same unsecure passwords that appeared on the 2013 list. Clearly the public is still going for “easy to remember” rather than “safe and secure”. Here is… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Prevention, TechnologyBusiness loan fraud using the name Ishiba Mark
Firms in Ontario, Michigan and Colorado notified us that they received an email from the purported Ishiba Mark 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… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Business Loan FraudAvoidAClaim a finalist for the 2014 “Clawbies”
We at AvoidAClaim are pleased to have been nominated for the 2014 “Clawbies”, the Canadian Law Blog Awards. Our blog was a finalist in the category of Best Practice Management Blog. The Clawbies “are intended to be a showcase of Canadian legal blogging, and to promote a sense of community.” Their aim is to “inspire… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsCommercial debt collection scam using the names Tain Tan and Lochuka Steel Holdings
Firms in Georgia and Louisiana notified us that they received an email from the purported Tain Tan and Lochuka Steel Holdings 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… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudCommercial debt collection scam using the names James Masaaki and Xinying Group Holdings
Firms in Georgia and Louisiana notified us that they received an email from the purported James Masaaki of Xinying Group Holdings 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… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudCommercial debt collection scam using the names Hiroaki Kimura and Sankyo & Co Ltd
An Oklahoma firm notified us that they received an email from the purported Hiroaki Kimura and Sankyo & Co Ltd 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… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection Fraud