About Tim Lemieux
Tim Lemieux is the CPSR and Claims Analyst at LAWPRO. He investigates TitlePLUS title insurance claims, and analyses LAWPRO claims data to aid in the creation of the practicePRO initiative risk management presentations, articles and web content for lawyers.
Tim Lemieux's Posts
Important deadline approaching for share capital social clubs incorporated under the Corporations Act (Ontario) (OCA)
Share capital social clubs incorporated under the Corporations Act (Ontario) (OCA), such as many golf, tennis, or country clubs, must take steps to continue under one of the following statutes: Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (by eliminating share capital), Ontario Business Corporations Act, or Ontario Co-operative Corporations Act. The transition must be completed before October 19,… Read More »
Categories: Corporate LawFrom Tarion: New Purchase Agreement Registration Requirement and Updated Warranty Info Sheet
Posted by Tarion on April 1, 2026 Tarion is taking action to address illegal activity and protect current and future new home purchasers. Announced in 2025 – and starting April 1, 2026 – freehold home purchasers will need to provide notice of their new home purchase to Tarion within 45 days of entering into an… Read More »
Categories: Real EstateOntario Small Claims Court limits increased to $50,000
As of October 1, 2025, the Small Claims Court claim limit increased to $50,000, up from $35,000 set in 2020 ($25,000 previously). The change is intended to provide the public with quicker and more affordable Court based dispute resolution for claims up to the new $50,000 limit. The government has also indicated that claims commenced… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationDrafting a non-engagement letter
Phantom clients, those who believe they are represented by you, though the individual has not formally hired or retained you, can lead to a potential claim down the road. If you decline an engagement for legal services or the client chooses not to retain you, the non-engagement should immediately be confirmed in writing by way… Read More »
Categories: Communication Errors, PrecedentsFree CPD replay now available: Managing the Second Wave: Mental Health, Resilience and Resources
LAWPRO’s free CPD on coping with the stresses of the Covid second wave, presented with the Toronto Lawyers Association, is now available for replay. Speakers: Teresa Donnelly, Treasurer (President), Law Society of Ontario Doron Gold, Staff Clinician and Presenter, Homewood Health Orlando Da Silva, LSM, Chief Administrator / CEO, Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsMore examples of cyber criminals taking advantage of Covid-19 disruption
Cyber criminals are constantly updating their methods to take advantage of current events, and the disruption caused by Covid 19 and many people now working remotely has provided them with a new opportunities, as explained in Beware of cybersecurity risks during COVID-19 and working from home. This CBC News article Email, text message attacks surge… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionDivorce settlement scam using the name Maria Suarez
Five firms in a number of European countries notified us that they received an email from the purported Maria Suarez looking to retain them with regards to a collecting overdue payments resulting from a separation agreement. This appears to be a bad cheque scam that presents as legal matter requiring the assistance of a lawyer…. Read More »
Categories: Divorce Settlement Fraud, Fraud WarningsNew variation of the bad cheque fraud: Dog bite cases
[First posted May 2019. Updated January 2020] Several lawyers have notified us of a new variation on the old bad cheque debt collection scam. This scenario involves a dog bite, and the promise of an insurer to pay a settlement for medical expenses. It even comes with gruesome dog bite photos that were apparently taken… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Prevention