Posted September 16, 2020 by LAWPRO

By an Emergency Order dated March 20, the Ontario government suspended the running of most provincial limitation periods and procedural time periods retroactively to March 16 due to the COVID-19 emergency. This Emergency Order was revoked on September 14, 2020 and limitations periods start running again as of September 14. Days should be counted starting… Read More »

Posted September 1, 2020 by LAWPRO

Quick summary of changes: Innocent Party coverage now provided to all insureds Base premium for 2020: $3,000 No change to transaction levies Simplified one-click renewal process Consolidated renewal deadlines and reduced late filing surcharges What is new for 2021? The 2021 E&O program focuses on expanding the availability of coverage for claims involving vicarious liability,… Read More »

Posted September 1, 2020 by LAWPRO

The base program Eligibility: Required of all lawyers¹ providing services in private practice.² Coverage limit: $1 million per claim/$2 million in the aggregate (i.e., for all claims made in 2021), applicable to claim expenses, indemnity payments and/or costs of repairs together. Standard deductible: $5,000 per claim, applicable to claim expenses, indemnity payments and/or costs of… Read More »

Posted September 1, 2020 by LAWPRO

in-house corporate counsel government lawyers, educators and others not in active private practice retired lawyers, estate trustees, emeritus lawyers, judges and others no longer practising law legal aid clinic lawyers (not directly employed by Legal Aid Ontario) lawyers who engage in only occasional practice in Ontario and are resident in a Canadian jurisdiction other than… Read More »