Announcements
Amendments to the Federal Child Support Guidelines (New child support tables)
The Department of Justice just announced that the Federal Child Support Guidelines (Federal Guidelines) have been amended to update the Federal Child Support Tables (Federal Tables) used to determine child support amounts. These amendments will come into force on December 31, 2011. The 2006 Federal Tables must still be used to determine child support owed… Read More »
Categories: Announcements, Family LawLaw Society of Upper Canada releases Guidelines for Law Offices Searches
The Law Society of Upper Canada has just released an updated version of its Guidelines for Law Office Searches. These Guidelines are intended to inform you of best practices and steps that can be taken to protect the solicitor-client privilege of your clients in the event of a search and seizure of your law office…. Read More »
Categories: Announcements, Practice Aids, Law Practice ManagementToronto Civil Court Lists now available on the Internet
The Toronto Lawyers’ Association announced today that they will be providing internet access to the Toronto Civil Court lists. Currently you can access Trials, Pre-Trial & Case Conferences, Motions and Masters’ Motions. The Commercial and Bankruptcy Lists will be available soon. The TLA aims to have the next day’s list posted by 5 pm each… Read More »
Categories: Announcements, Civil LitigationLAWPRO looking to hire a corporate writer and policy analyst
LAWPRO is looking to hire a corporate write/policy analyst with legal experience. The position reports to the Communications Director. This person will work closely with company executive, the communications and risk management departments to plan, research, write and edit a broad range of assignments for external and internal stakeholders including: policy and position papers, speeches,… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsAvoidAClaim.com Wins 2010 CLawBies Award for Best Practice Management Blog
I was very pleased and honoured to see AvoidAClaim win the 2010 CLawBies award for the Best Law Practice Management blog. The Canadian law blog or “blawg” scene is vibrant and growing and the CLawBies recognize year’s best Canadian law blogs. You can see a full list of 2010 CLawBies winners and runners-up here. The… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsUpcoming CLE program: Tips for Managing Your Practice through Technology
The OBA Law Practice Management Section is presenting a lunchtime CLE/webinar program on legal technology on Monday March 1, 2010 at 12:00 pm. Come to this session to find out how you can imbed technology into every aspect of practicing law and how to use it to increase productivity, efficiency, and flexibility while reducing costs,… Read More »
Categories: AnnouncementsLAWPRO moved around the corner to Yonge Street 2 years ago: please update our address
Please check the mailing address you have for LAWPRO in your contacts and database systems. We are still getting mail addressed to our old address, even though we moved two years ago! Please send LAWPRO mail to our current address: 250 Yonge Street, Suite 3101, P.O. Box 3, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2L7.
Categories: AnnouncementsAvoidAClaim Blog Honoured With a CLawBie
I am pleased and honoured to have AvoidAClaim recognized with a Canadian Law Blog Award (AKA “CLawBie”) in the Practice Management category. There was actually a tie in this category and I am pleased to share the podium with my fellow practice management advisor and friend David Bilinsky and his Thoughtful Legal Management blog. The… Read More »
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