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Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO) is owned by the Law Society of Upper Canada and is licensed to provide professional liability insurance and title insurance in numerous jurisdictions across Canada. Through its malpractice insurance program, LAWPRO insures over 25,000 practising lawyers in Ontario, as well as providing them with risk and practice management information under the practicePRO banner.
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Notice: Amendments to Rules of the Small Claims Court (O. Reg. 153/25
On July 10, 2025, Ontario Regulation 153/25 was filed to amend the Rules of the Small Claims Court to reflect the June 8, 2025 decommissioning of the Small Claims Court E-Filing Service Portal (SCC E-Filing Service Portal) and related expansion of the Small Claims Court Submissions Online Portal (SCCSO Portal). This regulation also introduces various… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsRedesigned website of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice now live
Sent on behalf of Chief Justice Morawetz Dear members of Bar Associations and Legal Organizations, I am pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned and revamped website of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice which will ‘go-live’ on June 30, 2025. Some of the key features of the redesigned website are: Contents, including the… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsIntellectual Property Law Claims: Key Insights and Practical Risk Management Tips
Working in IP law requires meticulous attention to detail and proactive management of deadlines, documentation, and communication. In Ontario, the average IP claim costs about $45,000, and some claims can arise as late as 14 years after the original work was performed. With around 45 claims reported to LAWPRO annually, it is vital for IP… Read More »
Categories: Intellectual property lawNotice: Amendments to Rules of Civil Procedure (O. Reg. 50/25)
The following notice was sent out by the Operational Support Branch, Court Services Division of the Ministry of the Attorney General on May 5, 2025. On May 5, 2025, Ontario Regulation 50/25 was filed to amend the Rules of Civil Procedure, R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 194. This regulation makes various changes across two key areas: the… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationWhen a Law Firm Gets Hacked: A Case Study in Cybersecurity Risks and Recovery
As cyberattacks become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, law firms are emerging as targets due to the highly sensitive nature of their data and pools of money. Law firms can hold a wealth of confidential data, including client identities, case details, and proprietary legal strategies, making them prime candidates for cybercriminals seeking to exploit this valuable… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionNotice to the Professions: Online notary services are not permitted under the Notaries Act
The following notice was sent on February 26, 2025: The Law Society of Ontario has been made aware of a proliferation of online notary services being offered in Ontario. The Notaries Act does not permit notaries to exercise their powers without being in the person’s physical presence, unless regulations so provide. To date, no such… Read More »
Categories: Announcements“Case Center: What you Need to Know” presented by the Ontario Superior Court & the LSO
On behalf of Chief Justice Morawetz, Dear Members of Bar Associations & Organizations, I encourage you to attend the program, “Case Center: What you Need to Know” jointly presented by the Ontario Superior Court & the Law Society of Ontario scheduled for March 19, 2025. See here for registration details. The program is accredited for… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsNotice: Amendments to Rules of the Small Claims Court (O. Reg. 3/25)
On January 13, 2025, Ontario Regulation 3/25 was filed to amend the Rules of the Small Claims Court, O. Reg. 258/98. This regulation makes various changes across seven key areas as well as other related amendments. Specifically, O. Reg. 3/25 amends or creates 23 rules and five forms to: introduce a statement of primary… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation