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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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“Retainer deposit” phishing emails target firms with a PDF containing a link to malware
A number of Ontario firms have reported receiving emails from an overseas firm advising that a retainer deposit has been made, which includes a pdf document that supposedly contains the payment details. In fact the pdf has a link built into it that will likely instal malware on the computer of the person who clicks… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionCommercial debt collection scam using the names Aman Cheng and Sumitronics Electronics
Two Ontario firms have notified us that they received an email from the purported Aman Cheng of Sumitronics Electronics looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This appears to be a bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter (with a real company likely being impersonated) requiring the assistance of a… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection FraudLaw Society of Upper Canada bulletin on home offices and sharing office space
This was originally contained in the February 2017 Law Society of Upper Canada e-Bulletin. Working from a home office or sharing workspace is becoming increasingly common as a means for lawyers to reduce the overhead costs of their law practices. Whether you are starting out in practice or considering changing your office space arrangements, you… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementOntario lawyers target of fake Ministry of Government and Consumer Services Complaint
An Ontario lawyer has reported to us that he received a “business complaint” that is purportedly from the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services. While the email address displayed as the sender says “Ministry of Government and Consumer Service”, the email is actually from [email protected]. This is clearly not an Ontario government email address. And… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionUnderstand how changing your practice status affects your insurance needs
A few of our most common questions about changes to practice status: I may be taking a leave of absence from my practice. Do I have to continue to purchase insurance coverage? If you are planning a temporary leave from practice, you may become exempt from the requirement to buy insurance. If you meet the… Read More »
Categories: LAWPRO Errors and Omissions CoverageEquipment purchase scam using the names Tijmen Smit and Huisman Equipment
Firms in Ontario and the UK have notified us that they received an email from the purported Tijmen Smit of Huisman Equipment looking to retain them with regards to making a large commercial purchase. This appears to be a bad cheque scam (with a real company likely being impersonated) that presents as legal matter requiring… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Equipment / Inventory Purchase FraudThe future of law: Why the real estate lawyer is the quarterback of the real estate deal
On June 22, 2016, surrounded by family and colleagues, Kathleen Waters was honoured with the 2016 Ontario Bar Association’s Award of Excellence in Real Estate. Her remarks included comments on the lawyer as quarterback and advice on moving successfully into the digital future. “I’m a passionate believer in the role of the lawyer as defender… Read More »
Categories: Real Estate, The TitlePLUS Program & Title InsuranceCommercial debt collection scam using the names Chong Hang Yip and Hang Yip Metal Co
Three firms in Ontario and the U.S. have notified us that they received an email from the purported Mark Chan looking to retain them with regards to a commercial debt collection. This appears to be a bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter (with a real company likely being impersonated) requiring the assistance of… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Warnings, Debt Collection Fraud