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Impact of Statutory Accident Benefits Changes on Lawyers
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 OnlyHelp your clients understand what is and isn’t covered by title insurance
There 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 insuranceCapacity and undue influence – virtually impossible?
Assessing 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 & EstatesCurrent scams, cons, and swindles
Fraud. 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, FraudThe case for two-factor authentication
Cyberattacks and data breaches are becoming increasingly common and pose significant risks to law firms. Storing sensitive and confidential information such as financial and banking information, client identification, and client documents and medical records, makes law firms very attractive targets for cybercriminals. The consequences of a cyberattack or data breach for a law firm can… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Legal TechnologyInsurance biz: A LAWPRO Underwriter’s View
Insurance underwriting is a disciplined blend of data, intuition, and experience. For those of us underwriting lawyers’ professional liability risks in Canada, every renewal form, PracticePRO fraud alert, claims notice, or law society concern is one more puzzle piece. We balance warning signs against strengths, red flags against corrective actions, and forecasts against reality. When… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Insurance Business, LAWPRO policy10 tech tips for lawyers who hate wasting time
Technology is supposed to help us but that only happens if we know how to make the most of it. To give you a head start, we’ve put together 10 actionable, no-nonsense tips that address common time wasters. Start upgrading your technology know how now and give one of these a try. 1. Use legal… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Legal Technology, Tech TipsRemote, but Not Removed
Picture this: A Zoom room sits open, quiet except for one lawyer working away. Ping—someone enters. It might be a quick question or a deeper discussion. The next day, same time, it happens again, except more people join, and what began as a simple question becomes a mini roundtable of ideas. This is the advantage… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Firm ManagementMessages from the Chair and President & CEO
Message from the Chair Lawyers in Ontario in 2025 encountered what could be described as an unpredictable environment including transformational changes in technology, political upheaval and social unrest. When the environment in which we work becomes less predictable, insurance tends tobecome even more valuable. LAWPRO works to keep premiums as low as possible but its… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Preparedness Above All
Most professional problems don’t begin dramatically. They start small: a missed detail, an unclear instruction, a process that breaks under pressure, a tool that introduces unintended risk, or changes in law and practice that are difficult to keep pace with. In that environment, lawyers need a professional liability insurer they can rely on. Protecting insureds… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025