CPD
November 5, 2025 – Conflicts, Undertakings, and File Management: What You Need to Know
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, CPDReal 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: CPDThe Virtual Legal Practice: From Client Intake to Resolution When Nobody Is in the Same Room (2025)
Join us for an insightful session on things to consider when practicing virtually. This program will cover essential topics such as virtual meeting best practices, ID verification issues, virtual dispute resolution, and examinations for discovery. We will also delve into addressing undue influence and capacity concerns, providing practical strategies to address these issues. Whether you’re… Read More »
Categories: CPDFamily Law in 2025: Managing risk and building your professional network (2025)
In this practical program attendees will learn to build a professional network to help reduce their malpractice risk. We will cover tips for avoiding the repudiation of settlements and contracts, making the most of in-person and online networking opportunities, effective client screening, and safely giving independent legal advice. Find out who to call when you… Read More »
Categories: CPD, FamilyReal Estate Due Diligence: NOSIs, Easements, Covenants, Fraud, and Common Electronic Registration Issues (2024)
Stay ahead in your real estate practice with this refresher on title searching, fraud, and electronic registrations. This program covers critical updates to Notices of Security Interests (NOSIs) and their impact on due diligence requirements. You will also receive practical tips from TitlePLUS on avoiding current fraud threats and common title issues involving registered easements… Read More »
Categories: CPDWhat They Didn’t Teach You In Law School: Marketing, Management, and Mentorship (2024)
Discover the essential skills that law school didn’t cover. Explore the risks and rewards of marketing in professional services, from digital strategies to leveraging client testimonials. Gain practical management tips, including how to manage up and navigate challenges in a multi-generational workplace. Emphasizing the development of key skills, this program highlights the importance of proactively… Read More »
Categories: CPDProfessional Civility: Avoiding Costs, Arguments, and Malpractice Claims (2024)
This program will explore the importance of civility in fostering effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and the courts. Leading lawyers and industry experts will discuss how maintaining civility in the workplace and in dealings with opposing counsel, whether in disputes or transactions, can promote efficient and effective resolution of matters, and LAWPRO Claims Counsel will… Read More »
Categories: CPDUnlocking Real Estate Wisdom (2024)
Join us as we provide a practical summary of recent legislative developments impacting the industry, ID verification rules and procedures, the CRA’s new trust reporting rules, legal advice for bare trustees, and essential tax considerations impacting real estate practitioners.
Categories: CPDSuccession Planning for your Legal Practice (2024)
This program will cover what every lawyer and law firm should know to adequately prepare themselves for potential absences from their practice—whether short-term, long-term, or permanent. The program will provide helpful advice on what practitioners should do now to prepare their practice and affairs for when they may need to step away in the future…. Read More »
Categories: CPDPractice Tips for Wills and Estates Lawyers (2024)
This program brings together leading practitioners, including LAWPRO senior claims counsel, to provide key tips and explore some of the leading cause of claims in the area of wills & estates. Covering content of particular interest to wills & estates solicitors, the panel will discuss topics such as discovering assets and liabilities when will-drafting, avoiding… Read More »
Categories: CPD, Wills & Estates