The practicePRO program provides risk management, claims prevention and law practice management information to Ontario lawyers. Our resources, precedents and checklists will help you take proactive steps to avoid a legal malpractice claim, and show you how to grow a successful and thriving law practice.
By Brendan Bowles, partner at Glaholt LLP and Madalina Sontrop, associate at Glaholt LLP In the year since its enactment, Ontario’s new Construction Act has already made a noted impact on the practice of construction law in the province. The amendments to the previous Construction Lien Act (“CLA”) were to be implemented in two phases:… Read More »
Categories: Areas of Law, Construction, Online Only
Base premium unchanged for 2020: $2,950 No change to transaction levies Clarification of circumstances in which notice must be provided Clarifications to definitions of “spouse” and “dishonesty” under the policy How to renew your insurance You need to renew your insurance for the 2020 year. It will not happen automatically. Visit my.lawpro.ca to e-file your… Read More »
Categories: 2019 September - Insurance Issue, Articles
Base premium unchanged LAWPRO is once again pleased to report that the base premium will remain unchanged at $2,950 for 2020. When LAWPRO was handed responsibility for providing E&O insurance in 1994, the premium was $5,600. In fact, if inflation were removed, today’s premium of $2,950 would be the equivalent to about $1,835 in 1995… Read More »
Categories: 2019 September - Insurance Issue, Articles
Q. How do I renew my insurance coverage? A. Filing your renewal application online is quick and easy: 1) Go to lawpro.ca and click on the yellow “LOGIN” box on the right hand side of the page 2) Log in with your Law Society number and confidential online password. If you cannot remember that password… Read More »
Categories: 2019 September - Insurance Issue, Articles
