Areas of Law
Is it safe to serve on a client’s board of directors?
It can be very rewarding, both personally and financially, to be asked to serve on a client’s board of directors. It’s also easy to understand why a client might make the request: the lawyer may have worked closely with the corporation’s founders to establish the company, and will likely have a solid understanding of the… Read More »
Categories: Conflicts of Interest, Corporate Law, LAWPRO Errors and Omissions Coverage[LAWPRO Alert] Clarification on implementation of non-resident speculation tax changes
The information in this Alert is dated. Please visit our Always up-to-date LTT and NRST Frequently Asked Questions webpage for the most current information. [The following is a LAWPRO Alert that LAWPRO sent to all Ontario lawyers with REPCO coverage on April 24, 2017] With the new Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) statements being required as… Read More »
Categories: Announcements, Real Estate[LAWPRO Alert] Clarifications on implementation of provincial land transfer tax changes
The information in this Alert is dated. Please visit our Always up-to-date LTT and NRST Frequently Asked Questions webpage for the most current information. [The following is a LAWPRO Alert that LAWPRO sent to all Ontario lawyers with REPCO coverage on April 21, 2017] This afternoon the Ministry of Finance posted an update that clarifies… Read More »
Categories: Announcements, Real EstateLAWPRO Magazine archives: Practice Pitfalls – Franchise Law
In a previus issue of LAWPRO Magazine, we asked our claims counsel about what they feel are the biggest malpractice hazards in each area of law based on the claims files they work on every day. Here is an excerpt from that article dealing with franchise law. Click here to read the full article “Practice… Read More »
Categories: Franchise LawLAWPRO Magazine archives: Practice Pitfalls – Family Law
In a prior issue of LAWPRO Magazine, we asked our claims counsel about what they feel are the biggest malpractice hazards in each area of law based on the claims files they work on every day. Here is an excerpt from that article that discusses the hazards of family law. Click here to read the… Read More »
Categories: Family LawPractice Pitfalls – Beware the desperate client in a personal injury matter
In a previous issue of LAWPRO Magazine, we asked our claims counsel about what they feel are the biggest malpractice hazards in each area of law based on the claims files they work on every day. Here is an excerpt from that article dealing with clients who urge a quick settlement. Click here to read… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationPractice Pitfalls – Wills and Estates
In a previous issue of LAWPRO Magazine, we asked our claims counsel about what they feel are the biggest malpractice hazards in each area of law based on the claims files they work on every day. Here is an excerpt from that article urging lawyers to consider capacity when drafting a will. Click here to… Read More »
Categories: Wills & EstatesIs a real property survey still required?
When I’m asked if a real property survey is still required, I answer it depends, but do you and I agree on what it depends? Traditionally, real estate lawyers undertook a series of investigations – title and off-title – to provide the purchaser and lender clients with an opinion on whether title was good and… Read More »
Categories: Real Estate, The TitlePLUS Program & Title Insurance