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One click and you are out $1 million
Could it happen to you? If you have a trust account, then you’re at risk. We are seeing a sharp increase in social engineering fraud against law firms and their clients, where the goal is to divert funds to fraudsters’ accounts. When money gets diverted, the lawyer and/or the client is out of funds. For… Read More »
Categories: 2024 March, Articles, Cyber dangers, FraudHow managing your schedule can help you stay well
Decision fatigue is the decline in energy and focus you experience after making decisions or engaging in mundane tasks. This mental drain can cause you to seek immediate rewards, which can lead to poor decision making and inefficient or irrational behavior. Here are five ways you can manage your daily schedule to stay focused and… Read More »
Categories: 2024 March, Articles, WellnessClient portals improve information security and client service
What is a client portal? Wikipedia defines the term client portal as “an electronic gateway to a collection of digital files, services, and information, accessible over the Internet through a web browser. the term is most often applied to a sharing mechanism between an organization and its clients.” Why is it important for lawyers to… Read More »
Categories: 2024 March, Articles, Firm Management, Legal Careers, Legal TechnologyTitle insurance matters: ‘One of these things is not like the other’
You may recall the title as a lyric from a song in a popular kids show many years ago, reinforcing the benefits of being aware and noticing differences. This same lesson applies when comparing the legal protection coverages offered by other title insurers that compete with the Legal Service Coverage that’s included in TitlePLUS policies…. Read More »
Categories: 2024 March, Articles, Real Estate, Title insurance, TitlePLUSAdministrative dismissals will resume May 13, 2024
Today, February 28, 2024, the Ministry of the Attorney General of Ontario has informed the public and the profession that administrative dismissals of Superior Court civil actions that have not been set down for trial within 5 years, or have been struck off a trial list and have not been restored within 2 years of… Read More »
Categories: Civil LitigationCRA’s new trust reporting requirements
[Updated March 28, 2024] This year’s tax filing season may be looking different for some people and corporate entities due to new trust reporting rules. These changes, while presenting challenges, also offer legal professionals an opportunity to educate their clients. Overview Previously, trusts were only required to file a T3 Trust Income Tax and Information… Read More »
Categories: Corporate Law, Family, Online Only, Real Estate, Tax, Wills & EstatesPractice Tips for Wills and Estates Lawyers (2024)
This program brings together leading practitioners, including LAWPRO senior claims counsel, to provide key tips and explore some of the leading cause of claims in the area of wills & estates. Covering content of particular interest to wills & estates solicitors, the panel will discuss topics such as discovering assets and liabilities when will-drafting, avoiding… Read More »
Categories: CPD, Wills & EstatesVirtual Identity Verification (IDV) service Provider Chart
As of January 1st, 2024, the Law Society of Ontario requires lawyers who only meet with clients virtually to verify their clients’ identity online by authenticating their identification documents, or using an alternate, approved verification method. The virtual authentication of identity is done via technology that does multiple searches/verifications of the client’s identity. The Law Society… Read More »
Categories: Articles, Legal TechnologyClient Management and Effective Client Relationships (2023)
Learn from leading advocates about (i) a well-drafted retainer agreement, setting fee expectations, and what to do when the client does not pay; (ii) understanding how diversity and culture can impact communication with clients; and (iii) managing communication and relationship breakdowns when they occur. Download the materials Speakers: Rachel Sachs, Lawyer and Seniors Advocate, Sachs… Read More »
Categories: CPDBuilding Resilience and Maintaining Mental Health in the Legal Profession (2023)
LAWPRO, in partnership with TLA, welcomes the legal community to join us for our continuing conversation about managing our mental health and building resilience. This session will provide practical advice from those on the frontlines of improving mental health for lawyers. You will hear directly from a clinician at the Member Assistance Program, a Peer-Support… Read More »
Categories: CPD