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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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Ottawa: Notice to the Public and Profession on Civil Court Motions
From the CCLA Starting August 8th, 2022, parties bringing motions for hearing on the regular Civil motions list in Ottawa shall be required to pay the filing fee and file a notice of motion through the Justice Service Online Portal within 10 days of reserving a motion date. If they fail to take these steps… Read More »
Categories: Announcements, Civil LitigationAugust 2, 2022 Notice to the Profession, Parties, Public and the Media
The Notice to the Profession, Parties, Public and the Media | Superior Court of Justice (ontariocourts.ca) has been amended to clarify parties’ responsibilities in civil and family matters regarding (1) filing books of authorities and facta, (2) providing accurate hearing-time estimates, and (3) bringing to the attention of the court all relevant material facts and… Read More »
Categories: Family Law, Civil LitigationCPD: Tips for Corporate Commercial Lawyers (November 3)
In this highly practical program, attendees will learn about key risk areas and emerging risks faced by corporate commercial lawyers and how to effectively manage them. Register here Speakers Juda Strawczynski, Director, practicePRO, LAWPRO Ray Leclair, Vice President Public Affairs, LAWPRO David Rainsberry, Counsel, LAWPRO Additional speakers TBD Attendees can claim a $50 Risk Management… Read More »
Categories: UncategorizedCPD: Tips for Real Estate Lawyers (October 6)
The real estate market is shifting, and so are the risks. LAWPRO is seeing a range of real estate claims and new dangerous real estate frauds. Join our panel featuring leading real estate lawyers and LAWPRO counsel who will share practical tips about key risk areas and how to effectively manage them. Register here Speakers… Read More »
Categories: Real EstateFamily law updates from the Superior Court of Justice and LAWPRO
Family law lawyers – please note the following updates from the Superior Court of Justice: The SCJ’s Binding Judicial Dispute Resolution pilot for family cases is now available in Barrie, Oshawa, Peterborough/Cobourg/Lindsay, Cornwall, Ottawa and both regions in the north. Family lawyers in those regions should consider using it to reach a streamlined disposition of… Read More »
Categories: Family LawFree LAWPRO CPD: Tips for Advocates
This program is for advocates from all areas of practice. Learn from leading advocates from a range of practice areas and from LAWPRO counsel about practice trends and key advocacy tips. Download the program materials PDF. Speakers Click on each speaker’s name to read their bio. Juda Strawczynski, Director, practicePRO, LAWPRO Katie James, Claims Counsel,… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationAvoid phishing and wire fraud scams over the long weekend
Fraudsters often increase their efforts over the holidays and long weekends when key staff may be away and people generally may be more distracted or rushing to get things done before the end of the year. The risk of getting duped could be increased this year with many of us working from home and the… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionFree Legal Research Resources for Lawyers and Law Students
Great legal analysis starts with great legal research. The law changes quickly: to avoid making a mistake in your advice, don’t give off-the-cuff advice – start with legal research. This article highlights five free sources you can use, and how to make the most of them to help you help solve your client’s legal issues…. Read More »
Categories: Risk Management & Claims Prevention