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Repairs: The best defence is ensuring a defence isn’t needed
Most potential claims don’t result in litigation or settlement. The timely reporting of practice errors allows our counsel to step in and help lawyers take steps to rectify errors and prevent losses. LAWPRO counsel have substantial knowledge and experience in areas commonly associated with repairable practice errors, such as potentially missed limitation periods, administrative dismissals,… Read More »
Categories: 2019 May - 2018 Year in review, Articles, Casebook, Year in ReviewDefences: Standing up and stepping in for licensees
Sometimes a client’s accusations can’t be resolved without litigation. When a licensee has a viable defence to malpractice accusations, and the claim cannot be resolved out of court, LAWPRO steps in to provide lawyers with an effective legal defence. LAWPRO’s claims management philosophy is aimed at quick resolutions in situations where there is liability, defend… Read More »
Categories: 2019 May - 2018 Year in review, Articles, CasebookThere’s more to the TitlePLUS program than meets the eye
With better clarity and ease of use being the focus of the program, 2018 saw a year of improvements to better meet the needs of our subscribers and their clients. We streamlined underwriting requirements for mortgage transactions so you can offer better options to your clients, and increased automated underwriting limits for commercial properties saving… Read More »
Categories: 2019 May - 2018 Year in review, Articles, TitlePLUS, Year in ReviewBringing our corporate responsibility to life
Over the years, our corporate social responsibility (CSR) program has intrinsically become a part of LAWPRO’s culture and identity. Here are highlights of our contributions to the profession, charity and employee wellness in 2018. Fostering the legal profession LAWPRO continued its efforts to reach students and new lawyers by participating at the Toronto Lawyers Association… Read More »
Categories: 2019 May - 2018 Year in review, Articles, Content Type, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Year in ReviewIt takes a village to build a lawyer: The importance of mentors in your legal career (2019)
As a lawyer, you may have a good understanding of where to find historical legal documents, cases, or precedents, but what about advisers, or mentors, or counsellors? Starting a legal career can be an isolating experience, with many new lawyers spending time working alone while drafting documents or doing research. That’s why it usually takes… Read More »
Categories: Articles, Mentoring, New Lawyer IssueCounselling and wellness assistance
The Member Assistance Program (MAP), offered by Homewood Health provides a wide range of services and resources to lawyers, judges, paralegals, law students, and other legal professionals, as well as their families. Perhaps you’re stressed, not sleeping, dealing with marital strife or suspecting you drink too much. Or you may be searching for more information… Read More »
Categories: Articles, Wellness, WellnessThe First Timer’s Going to Court Cheat Sheet
Going to court for the first time can be an intimidating experience, but it can become familiar with practice. The level of formality and decorum in a courtroom is a unique part of Canadian life and should be treated seriously. Unlike what you may have seen on shows and social media, proceedings are rarely punctuated… Read More »
Categories: Articles, Content Type, Law students/new lawyers, New Lawyer Issue, New LawyersEssential LinkedIn dos and don’ts for law students
With over 500 million users in more than 200 countries (including at least a million lawyers) and web traffic that ranks it as the 18th most visited site on the planet, LinkedIn is the social networking tool of choice for professionals. LinkedIn (LI) can also be useful to law students in a number of ways…. Read More »
Categories: Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Marketing, New Lawyer Issue, StudentOntario’s New Construction Act Arrives on July 1, 2018: Don’t get Caught by the Transition Rules
[This article was edited on June 7, 2018] The Construction Lien Act amendments will begin to take effect July 1, 2018. Hailing big changes to timelines, procedures and the manner in which many disputes will be resolved, the new legislation includes a gradual transition to help you avoid a misapplication of the new provisions. Among… Read More »
Categories: Articles, Construction, Limitation Periods, Practice TipsQuick summary of 2019 policy and key dates
Base premium unchanged for 2019: $2,950 No change to transaction levies Default period reduced to 60 days Reinstatement fee increased to $300 Use of Designated Agencies discount expanded to consider proposed Civil Society Organizations How to renew your insurance You need to renew your insurance for the 2019 year. It will not happen automatically. Visit… Read More »
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