About 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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2015 Annual Review issue of LAWPRO Magazine
Stable. Advice. Trustworthy. Security. Professional. Coverage. The words that appear on the cover of the May 2016 issue of LAWPRO Magazine describe how LAWPRO served its insureds in 2015. An insurance company can call itself a success if it provides stability in an unpredictable environment. Insurance allows the economy to grow by providing a place… Read More »
Categories: The TitlePLUS Program & Title Insurance, LAWPRO Errors and Omissions CoverageLAWPRO Magazine archives: Delegating responsibly and effectively
Delegating work, especially routine work, frees up the lawyer (delegator) to tackle more difficult and demanding work. It also better serves the interests of the firm and the client if these tasks are delegated to a lower level of competence in the firm. The delegatee (associate to whom the work is delegated) develops new skills… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementThe 2016 LAWPRO Magazine student issue is out
The 2016 Student Edition of LAWPRO Magazine (“Moving Into Practice”) is now online and will be arriving in Ontario law schools in the next few weeks. Its the fourth LAWPRO Magazine issue focused on providing students with resources to make the transition from student to lawyer. It also serves as an introduction to LAWPRO and… Read More »
Categories: Legal Technology, LAWPRO Errors and Omissions Coverage, Practice Aids, Career Management, Wellness and BalanceProvince Seeking Feedback To Make Family Legal Services More Accessible
This is the text of a news release from the Ministry of the Attorney general, released February 9, 2016. Ontario and the Law Society of Upper Canada are seeking public feedback on a proposal to help families access qualified family legal service providers. Family law includes divorce and separation, child custody and access, and child… Read More »
Categories: Family LawDefending the will
We all know, it’s impossible to write an effective will for a client without investigating the details of the client’s circumstances and estate. While this conclusion may seem trite, in recent years LAWPRO has seen an average of 60 claims per year alleging that the lawyer did not investigate key details. This specific error has… Read More »
Categories: Wills & EstatesOHIP subrogated claims
Counsel liability issues raised by OHIP subrogated claims Counsel representing clients who seek compensation for injuries caused by another’s negligence or wrongdoing are encouraged to be mindful that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care may also be entitled to recover its costs for health care and medical treatment provided to the injured party from… Read More »
Categories: Communication Errors, Risk Management Strategies, Civil LitigationAvoid problems on motions for removal as lawyer of record
LAWPRO defence counsel have reported to us they have seen an increase in motions to be removed as lawyers of record and that these motions are not always going as expected or desired. In some cases motion materials do not have the required evidence, providing either too little information, or too much information (i.e., confidential… Read More »
Categories: Communication Errors, Risk Management StrategiesThousands of pre-2012 matters will be automatically dismissed January 1, 2017
This is an alert LAWPRO sent to litigation lawyers on February 3, 2016. The clock is ticking. Under the new Rule 48.14 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, matters commenced before January 1, 2012 that are not set down for trial will be automatically dismissed – without notice to you – on January 1, 2017…. Read More »
Categories: Biggest Claims Risks, Civil Litigation, Limitations Claims