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.
As of July 1, 2026, Ontario’s accident benefits coverage is changing significantly, and some injured persons may have little or no accident benefits coverage even if they are not at fault. Certain accident benefits that were previously mandatory as part of the auto insurance policy will become optional in Ontario. Even if the auto policy… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation, Online OnlyThere are a lot of documents homebuyers are asked to review with their lawyers when purchasing a property so it’s understandable that they may not pay much attention to the nuances of their TitlePLUS policy when the lawyer goes over it with them. For many buyers it’s just one more document to hear about, and… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Real Estate, Title insuranceAssessing a client’s capacity or whether a client is experiencing undue influence when giving instructions to make a Will is a lawyer’s obligation – and it can be challenging. Since virtual meetings are more common than ever now, lawyers need to be aware of the particular risks of remote meetings and how to control potential… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Wills & EstatesFraud. It’s here to stay and fraudsters are several steps ahead of their targets – that’s you. We’re sharing some recent scams, cons, and swindles that have been reported to LAWPRO: Cheque fraud A lawyer reviewed their cashed cheques and noticed some of them were fraudulent. The numbering sequence was wrong (the lawyer had already… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Cyber dangers, FraudLand Acknowledgement
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.
