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Tips for navigating the new Simplified Procedure
Significant changes to the Superior Court Simplified Procedure come into effect on January 1, 2020. Budget Bill 2019 amended section 108 of the Courts of Justice Act to eliminate trials by jury under the Simplified Procedure. Regulatory changes filed October 23, 2019 unveiled significant further changes to the Simplified Procedure as prescribed by Rule 76… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation, Online OnlyUpdate: Upcoming Changes to the Construction Act
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 OnlyQuick summary of 2020 policy and key dates
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, ArticlesYour 2020 program: Simple, clear, stable
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, ArticlesFrequently asked questions regarding renewing your coverage (2020)
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, Articles2020 insurance coverage for lawyers in private practice
Standard insurance coverage The base program Eligibility: Required of all lawyers¹ providing services in private practice.² Coverage limit: $1 million per claim/$2 million in the aggregate (i.e., for all claims made in 2020), applicable to claim expenses, indemnity payments and/or costs of repairs together. Standard deductible: $5,000 per claim, applicable to claim expenses, indemnity payments… Read More »
Categories: 2019 September - Insurance Issue, Articles, Content Type2020 insurance coverage for exempt lawyers
• in-house corporate counsel • government lawyers, educators and others not in active private practice • retired lawyers, estate trustees, emeritus lawyers, judges and others no longer practising law • legal aid clinic lawyers (not directly employed by Legal Aid Ontario) • lawyers who engage in only occasional practice in Ontario and are resident in… Read More »
Categories: 2019 September - Insurance Issue, ArticlesBuilding a Better Law Practice: Become a Better Lawyer in Five Minutes a Day
Small steps can lead to big changes. For lawyers who want to improve their career, Building a Better Law Practice: Become a Better Lawyer in Five Minutes a Day is full of these small steps. A few minutes a day with this easy-to-read guide will help put you on the right path to growing your… Read More »
Categories: Book, Firm Management, Legal Careers, MarketingNew lawyers: LAWPRO helps improve your practice
LAWPRO provides more than just mandatory professional malpractice insurance to Ontario lawyers. Our library of practicePRO resources is always growing and helps new and seasoned lawyers improve their skills, avoid malpractice claims, and succeed in their careers. LAWPRO Magazine: Your regular source of information to help your growing practice: As a lawyer, you will always… Read More »
Categories: WebzineNon-Resident Sale Holdback Flowchart
Follow this flowchart when dealing with the sale of a property by a non-resident seller where there is no s.116 clearance certificate on closing. LAWPRO sees claims from the sellers and buyers lawyers who have missed or misinterpreted the obligations and liabilities which arise when a non-resident sells a property without delivering a s.116 clearance… Read More »
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