Risk Management & Claims Prevention
Mental health impact starts with awareness: take a free course (or two)
There is much evidence to support the notion that when mental health is prioritized in the workplace – everyone benefits. Even though the pandemic further amplified the importance of mental wellness at work, there is still work to be done to reduce the stigma, normalize dialogue and put formal procedures into place to support mental… Read More »
Categories: Wellness and BalancePolice release photos of suspects in mortgage fraud
See the Toronto Star article for the photos: Toronto police are asking for help identify two people who allegedly impersonated homeowners and sold their home without consent last year. Investigators say the owners of a Toronto property were out of the country on business in January 2022 when two people used fake identification to impersonate… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionAvoid phishing and wire fraud scams over the holidays
Fraudsters often increase their efforts over the holidays when key staff may be away and people generally may be more distracted or rushing to get things done before the end of the year. The risk of getting duped could be increased this year with many of us working from home and the usual checks and… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionRecent increase in bad cheque debt collection and equipment purchase frauds.
We have received several recent calls from lawyers with respect to equipment purchase and debt collection frauds. These frauds are not new, and in fact we have been warning lawyers about them for over ten years. However, they may may be new to newer lawyers. In these types of fraud scams, a lawyer is contacted… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionAdministrative Dismissals are Coming: What to Do When the Deadline to Set an Action Down for Trial is Approaching or Has Passed
We are all aware of the March 20, 2020 Emergency Order where the Ontario government suspended the running of most provincial limitation periods and procedural time periods retroactively to March 16, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the effects of this suspension period is that Ontario courts ceased issuing administrative dismissals of actions… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation, Limitations ClaimsNow available for replay: LAWPRO CPD “Survival Tips to Prevent Fraud”
Fraudsters all over the world are targeting lawyers and law firms. Lawyers and law firms need real time tips to prevent frauds. In December 2021, LAWPRO and TLA’s program Avoiding the wire fraud nightmare – what you need to know to protect yourself and your clients introduced the latest wire scams against law firms and… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionTime Management Tips Tuesdays – Wellness
The legal profession is a stressful one. It can be difficult to manage stress or achieve healthy lifestyles. When we’re stressed, we tend to make mistakes. When we’re stressed, we’re more likely to miss a step, make an error inputting a calendar date, or not take enough time to properly delegate a task to a… Read More »
Categories: Wellness and BalanceTime Management Tips Tuesdays: Email Management
Email has given the legal profession countless hours saved sending and receiving letters, faxes, phone calls and in-person meetings. But the technology has its downsides. The constant barrage of information is linked to stress and poorer health outcomes, and, as Cal Newport wrote for The New Yorker, is making us miserable. Strong email management skills… Read More »
Categories: Limitations Claims