Determining HST-applicability to real estate transactions can be more complicated than many lawyers assume. What’s more, a lack of clarity and errors can often lead to substantial unforeseen costs for clients. This is a dangerous combination from a claims perspective. This paper discusses the common categories of HST errors and provide tips on how to… Read More »
Categories: Real Estate
On March 29, 2022, the Ontario government announced amendments to the Land Transfer Tax Act which impacts the Non-Resident Speculation Tax. Effective March 30, 2022, the government is: Increasing the Non-Resident Speculation Tax to 20 per cent Expanding the tax to apply province-wide Eliminating the rebates for international students and foreign nationals working in Ontario… Read More »
Categories: Real Estate
June 9, 2022. Register here. Learn from leading wills and estates lawyers and LAWPRO counsel about practice trends and tips for success. In this highly practical program, attendees will learn about key risk areas and how to effectively manage them to thrive in the practice of law. Speakers Juda Strawczynski, Director, practicePRO, LAWPRO Chris Stankiewicz,… Read More »
Categories: Uncategorized
Beginning April 4, 2022, the Court of Appeal for Ontario will begin hearing appeals and panel motions in person. Inmate appeals will also be returning to an in-person format, but until further notice, inmates will continue to appear by video conference. Single motions, purge court, and status court will continue to be heard remotely until… Read More »
Categories: Announcements
The Superior Court of Justice posted on its website: guidelines to determine the mode of proceeding in criminal, family, civil and Small Claims Court matters, virtual courtroom etiquette rules, and the gowning requirement The guidelines and virtual courtroom etiquette rules will take effect on April 19, 2022.
Categories: Announcements
Effective February 22, 2022, the deadline for parties in Small Claims Court to email documents to staff will change to 10 days before the hearing. This is a change from the current deadline of 3 days before the hearing. More information is in the Small Claims Court public notice
Categories: Limitations Claims
In a hot real estate market fraudsters are even more motivated than usual – there is a lot of money to be had and lawyers are common targets. LAWPRO is seeing a significant increase in the number of real estate frauds involving private mortgages. The Toronto Police Service recently issued a news release about ongoing… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Prevention
Part of reflective practice involves setting goals and working towards them. Write them down and make them S.M.A.R.T. Write Them Down Take time at the start of the year and on a regular basis to take a break from your daily grind to write down your goals. Taking the time to write down your goals… Read More »
Categories: Career Management