There are multiple scenarios whereby fraudsters will attempt to have you wire funds to a different account than the one that you had intended to fund. Unfortunately, some of those attempts are successful. LAWPRO has received such claims and heard of many others. Here are some tips to assist you if such a fraud happens… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionThis post comes from the Practice Tip column in the most recent issue of LAWPRO Magazine (which will hit the desks of Ontario lawyers in a few weeks). A hat tip to LAWPRO claims counsel Pauline Sheps for suggesting this great tip – unfortunately it is a malpractice claim scenario she sees all too often…. Read More »
Categories: Wills & EstatesGoogle’s Webmaster Central Blog has released the first in a series of entries telling people how to removew URLs & directories from Google searches. A hat tip to Simon Fodden over at the www.slaw.ca blog.
Categories: Legal TechnologyThe 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: AnnouncementsPlease 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: AnnouncementsThe current #1 on the New York Times most popular articles list is an item that appeared in the Technology section on the weekend: The 3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check Now. In terms of complexity, the Facebook privacy settings lie somewhere between the calculations behind a space shuttle launch and figuring out what… Read More »
Categories: PrivacyI 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 »
Categories: AnnouncementsFamily law matters seem to be the new flavour of the month when it comes to bad-cheque scams. In the past few weeks Ontario lawyers have sent me almost 20 different emails from fraudsters seeking help on matters involving the collection spousal and/or child support. One message in particular is making the rounds as I… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Prevention, Family LawWhile we have been receiving great feedback on the various articles on social media in the latest issue of LawPRO Magazine, the surprise front-runner for most popular article in this issue has had over 300 downloads in the first four days – Yvonne Diedrick’s article on the Apology Act, 2009. Perhaps not a real surprise… Read More »
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The offices of LAWPRO are located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. LAWPRO respects and acknowledges the histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations.
