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Corporate Practice: Navigating Incorporations to Dissolutions and Stages in Between
Uncover hidden risks in corporate law. This program will focus on key stages in the corporate lifecycle and highlight common pitfalls that may lead to claims. Presenters will offer guidance on identifying risks when acting for a corporation, handling issues involving key corporate parties, and considerations in amalgamations and dissolutions. Program Details: Date: March 12,… Read More »
Categories: Corporate Law, CPDWatch for unauthorized wire transfers from your trust account
LAWPRO is warning all our insureds to be extra alert to frauds involving unauthorized wire transfers from trust accounts. In the last few weeks we have seen multiple LAWPRO insureds experience multiple back-to-back unauthorized wire transfers from their trust and general accounts. All of these accounts were at the same bank. These frauds are concerning… Read More »
Categories: Alerts, Cyber dangers, FraudBank wires: How to find the PCRN and ensure you have irrevocable funds
Although our Canadian banking system is robust it lacks transparency. Payments Canada sets the rules for payments in Canada that all financial institutions must follow. Payments Canada manages two payments systems – ACSS and Lynx. 99% of all amounts you see in your account are via ACSS and revocable, meaning the bank can reverse the… Read More »
Categories: Online Only, Real EstateCity of Toronto Vacancy Tax and Forced Sales Information Gap
The Vacant Home Tax (VHT) (Bylaw 97-2022) requires homeowners in Toronto to let the City know if their property is occupied or vacant by making a declaration every year. Did you know that if the purchase happens between January 1 and May each year, there is no notice of vacant home tax that may be… Read More »
Categories: Online Only, Real EstateConflicts, Undertakings, and File Management: What You Need to Know (2025)
Join us for a practical discussion on common claims and consequences from conflicts of interest and solicitor’s undertakings, including what happens when promises go unfulfilled. We will walk through file management best practices, from retainers to closing, including file retention. Learn tips you can apply today to prevent future issues in your legal practice. We’ll… Read More »
Categories: Conflicts of Interest, CPDOntario Small Claims Court limits increased to $50,000
As of October 1, 2025, the Small Claims Court claim limit increased to $50,000, up from $35,000 set in 2020 ($25,000 previously). The change is intended to provide the public with quicker and more affordable Court based dispute resolution for claims up to the new $50,000 limit. The government has also indicated that claims commenced… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation, Online OnlyNotice to the Real Estate Bar re iPro Realty Ltd. transactions
What are lawyers to do when closing a transaction that involves iPro Realty Ltd? The regulator, Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), closed the brokerage, iPro Realty Ltd. (iPro), effective August 19, 2025. iPro had 17 offices and 2,400 agents. There was a regulator approved sale of iPro’s assets to a new brokerage, iCloud Realty… Read More »
Categories: Online Only, Real EstateReal Estate in Practice – Liability Risks in Ordinary Transactions, Legislative Changes, and Cybercrime (2025)
This program explores emerging risks and evolving responsibilities in real estate practice. Through practical examples, participants will learn about legislative changes around anti-money laundering, cybercrime threats, non-arm’s length title transfers, and transactions involving separating couples. The session will provide risk management strategies to help lawyers protect their clients and reduce exposure to claims. Register now. This… Read More »
Categories: CPDUndertakings – A Checklist
LAWPRO has received numerous inquiries from lawyers who, after giving undertakings, were either left holding funds for longer than anticipated or while the parties were in an unexpected dispute or later realized they cannot deliver what they agreed to. The following is a list of suggestions and considerations when drafting undertakings to avoid potential issues…. Read More »
Categories: ChecklistA real estate cautionary tale – Tribulations of tax check boxes
The client was buying a multi-million-dollar property, located geographically outside of the lawyer’s usual jurisdiction. Fully doable with province-wide Teraview access and today’s technology. The law office prepared the transfer and land transfer affidavit. The box indicating the transaction was subject to other taxes was checked. However, the lawyer practices in a jurisdiction where there… Read More »
Categories: Online Only, Real Estate