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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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Service Ontario reminder of changes coming October 19 with the launch of the Ontario Business Registry
Service Ontario has issued a notice about the new Ontario Business Registry, which will affect certain business registrations. Commercial, tax and real estate lawyers may wish to review the notice to avoid any disruption to their clients’ongoing matters.
Categories: AnnouncementsAvoid 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 PreventionNow available to stream the replay: June 22 free CPD: Working Together, Remotely – Managing and Leading Through COVID and Beyond
In this practical session, presented by LAWPRO in partnership with Toronto Lawyers Association, leading lawyers and expert law practice advisors share lessons learned and tips to date from our rapid shift to virtual practice, with a focus on how we can make our practices work better for ourselves, our teams and our clients. Speakers will… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsIneffective Assistance of Counsel Claims – LAWPRO is here to help
The appeal ground of ineffective assistance by trial counsel is steadily on the rise, as most recently demonstrated by the Ontario Court of Appeal case R. v. Trought, 2021 ONCA 379. Lawyers need to know how to best protect themselves while complying with their ethical responsibilities to their former clients. The first step is to… Read More »
Categories: Criminal LawNotice to the Profession and Public Regarding Court Proceedings
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice will increase the number of in-person non-jury hearings effective June 21, 2021. As indicated in the May 12, 2021 Notice, some locations may resume jury selection and jury trials commencing July, August or September. The increase of in-person hearings as well as resumption of jury selection and jury trials… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsGuide to Ontario Mentoring Programs
Many groups and associations around Ontario coordinate mentoring relationships between members. For new lawyers, finding a mentor that understands your specific goals and experiences is key to building useful and foundational relationships. For potential mentors, passing your knowledge and experience on to those who will most benefit from it is important. We’ve collected information on… Read More »
Categories: Risk Management StrategiesFree June 15 CPD: Continuing to Manage – Mental Health, Resilience and Resources
In this follow up to the Feb 5 CPD session Managing the Second Wave: Mental Health, Resilience, and Resources, LAWPRO, in partnership with TLA, welcomes the legal community to join us for a continued conversation about managing our mental health. This session will address a range of issues, including how we can keep connected, find… Read More »
Categories: Wellness and BalanceNew 60 Day Notice Requirement in Occupiers’ Liability Act (Injury from Snow or Ice) Overview
Bill 118, An Act to amend the Occupiers’ Liability Act, received royal assent on December 8, 2020 and came into force on January 29, 2021. The amendment introduces a new 60-day notice requirement for claims for personal injury caused by snow or ice which, if not met, will bar actions unless an exception applies. The… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation, Limitations Claims