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LAWPRO 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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When a Law Firm Gets Hacked: A Case Study in Cybersecurity Risks and Recovery

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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 Prevention

Notice 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: Announcements

Notice to the Public and Profession for Criminal Proceedings

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1. Updates to the Consolidated Provincial Practice Direction for Criminal Proceedings at the Superior Court of Justice Effective January 6, 2025 As of January 6, 2025, Consolidated Provincial Practice Directions for Criminal Proceedings at the Superior Court of Justice will be updated with the following notable changes: a) Case Center files will now be opened… Read More »

Categories: Criminal Law

UPDATE: Administrative dismissals of SCJ civil, family and Small Claims Court matters resume May 13

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Please note that administrative dismissals resume on May 13, 2024, for Superior Court civil, Small Claims Court, Divisional Court, and family matters. The contents of this notice only address Superior Court civil actions. Which Superior Court civil actions will be dismissed? Unless appropriate steps are taken, Superior Court civil actions are subject to be administratively… Read More »

Categories: Civil Litigation

Central East Region: May and November Trial Sittings

As per the Notice to the Profession, dated February 20, 2024, the May and November 2024 civil trial sittings have been eliminated. The sittings in 2025 will also be eliminated. In their place, Central East region will run a Civil Blitz starting September 9, 2024, which will run for 5 weeks. Another Civil Blitz will… Read More »

Categories: Civil Litigation

Land Acknowledgement

The offices of LAWPRO are located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. LAWPRO respects and acknowledges the histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations.

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