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Every day you help prevent money laundering
Pay attention to lender instructions on verifying the identification of individuals or corporations Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (“FINTRAC”) has recently changed the identification verification requirements for financial institutions to fulfill their obligations under Canada’s anti-money laundering legislation Financial institutions rely on lawyers to verify the identification of individuals as part of… Read More »
Categories: FraudUnbundled Legal Services – A Family Lawyer’s Guide
Focusing on family law practitioners, Unbundling Legal Services is a particularly appropriate resource given the unique promise that unbundling holds for family law litigants. In many jurisdictions, self-representation rates are highest in family cases. But, as any family law attorney (or family court litigant) knows, these are the case types that arguably benefit most from… Read More »
Categories: Book, Family, Limited scope retainer/unbundlingCan’t review your lender client’s draft title policy?
The Residential Real Estate Practice Guidelines published by the Law Society state that a lawyer should, before accepting a title insurance policy on behalf of a client, review the draft policy or binder/commitment to identify any inaccuracies or omissions, and to ensure that the promised coverage is as expected and meets the client’s needs. But… Read More »
Categories: Areas of Law, Real Estate, Title insuranceNo conviction doesn’t mean no consequences: What are the implications of criminal investigation for your clients?
For a client charged with a criminal offence, the dismissal of charges (or acquittal at trial) can be a source of immense relief. For many accused, the elation of avoiding conviction can feel like a new beginning. As a criminal lawyer, it can be difficult to throw cold water on those feelings of elation. However,… Read More »
Categories: Communications Errors, Criminal LawGladue developments and what lawyers need to know
In its 2017 budget, announced on April 27, 2017, the Ontario Liberal government pledged $44.2 million over two years for investment into justice system supports for Indigenous people, including both expansion of the Gladue court system and new services for Indigenous victims of crime. In order for these changes to make a difference, lawyers need… Read More »
Categories: Criminal Law, Indigenous clientsReport ineffective assistance allegations promptly to access expert help
In a recent article in Advocate Daily, writer Peter Small reported on criminal lawyer Lindsay Daviau’s recommendation that lawyers call LAWPRO promptly upon learning that a former client has alleged ineffective assistance by trial counsel as a ground for appeal. Daviau has been retained by LAWPRO in the past to represent lawyers facing these kinds… Read More »
Categories: Criminal LawCriminal charges and family breakdown: Resources for growing your understanding of the impacts
At the OBA’s solo and small firm conference a few years ago, lawyer Russell Alexander gave this advice to family lawyers: know a criminal lawyer – one you trust and can recommend with confidence. His reason? Family law clients sometimes get arrested. When they do, and they’re cautioned, the family lawyer’s number is the one… Read More »
Categories: Criminal Law, FamilyConditional sentences don’t count as imprisonment for purpose of “serious criminality” deportations
In its unanimous decision in Tran v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), released on October 19, the Supreme Court of Canada confirmed that a 12-month conditional sentence is not equivalent to imprisonment for the purpose of s. 36(1)(a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). The IRPA allows Canada to deport a permanent… Read More »
Categories: Criminal LawMicrosoft OneNote in One Hour for Lawyers, 2nd Edition
Upgrade your practice from the yellow legal notepad with Microsoft OneNote, a program that is included in both Microsoft Office 2016 and Microsoft Office 365. It’s also now available on nearly any device with a web browser, including iOS and Android devices and Windows Phones. With this guide, you will learn how to use OneNote… Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Legal TechnologyYour 2018 insurance program
Quick summary: Base premium for 2018: $2,950 Part-time practice billing limit updated Innocent Party/Partner levy reduced No more civil litigation transaction levies for family law matters Civil litigation transaction levy increased to $100 Base premium stable The base premium for 2018 will remain unchanged at $2,950. Claims management and cost containment efforts are expected… Read More »
Categories: 2017 September - Insurance Issue 2018, Articles, Content Type, Errors & Omissions, LAWPRO policy