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Report on TitlePLUS in 2024
Four years ago, TitlePLUS revolutionized its offering- rewriting the residential title policy with simplified language and streamlined coverage, building and launching a cutting-edge application portal that is integrated with most conveyancing platforms and can issue a policy within minutes, while offering Legal Counsel Fees to lawyers for the work that they do to prepare and… Read More »
Categories: 2025 April- Year in Review 2024, Articles, TitlePLUSThe hidden risks of acting for family and friends: Protecting your mental health and relationships
At some point in their career, nearly every lawyer will be approached by a friend or family member seeking legal advice. The instinct to help comes naturally, but when viewed from a mental health perspective, the risks involved require thoughtful consideration before proceeding. Mental health risks Acting for family or friends introduces challenges that can… Read More »
Categories: Articles, Wellness, WellnessSix ways to protect your client’s property title
Identifying title risks, advising clients, and diligently documenting steps can save clients and lawyers from costly claims. Despite best efforts, issues may arise, and title insurance offers some protection for both clients and lawyers. Understanding the nuances of title insurance policies, including their coverage, exclusions, and how they interact with legal due diligence, is vital…. Read More »
Categories: 2025 Feb - Emotional Contagion, Articles, Real Estate, Title insurance, TitlePLUSExcess: No time like the present
Over time, you may find your practice has changed enough that you want to consider higher E&O limits. Below, are some of the most common ways the effect of time has encouraged law firms to apply for LAWPRO Excess coverage, which currently offers limits of $1M/$2M/$3M/$4M and $9M beyond the base $1M per claim and… Read More »
Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, ExcessTitlePLUS: If you have a claim reporting it quickly makes a real difference
The key reason for prompt reporting of a claim is to keep options open to look for ways to resolve the claim, and not have our position prejudiced by delay or actions taken by the policyholder before the claims examiner has had a chance to complete their investigation. This is especially important in claims that… Read More »
Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Real Estate, TitlePLUSSix time-saving Office 365 tips
Dictation in Microsoft Word If you are a hunt-and-peck typist and prefer to dictate (and you are using Word in Office 365), try speaking your text if you have a laptop or PC with the microphone activated. Open a document and place your cursor where you want to start dictating. Click Home on the top… Read More »
Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Tech TipsRemarks of the Chair and the President & CEO
Message from the Chair, Andrew J. Spurgeon LAWPRO takes its responsibility to every Ontario lawyer very seriously. It provides both defense to lawyers and pays claims to set clients right when they experience a loss caused by the negligence of their lawyer. Coverage must be available no matter the area of law, the region of… Read More »
Categories: 2024 April - Year in Review 2023, Year in ReviewHow managing your schedule can help you stay well
Decision fatigue is the decline in energy and focus you experience after making decisions or engaging in mundane tasks. This mental drain can cause you to seek immediate rewards, which can lead to poor decision making and inefficient or irrational behavior. Here are five ways you can manage your daily schedule to stay focused and… Read More »
Categories: 2024 March - The Confidence Client, Articles, WellnessTitle insurance matters: ‘One of these things is not like the other’
You may recall the title as a lyric from a song in a popular kids show many years ago, reinforcing the benefits of being aware and noticing differences. This same lesson applies when comparing the legal protection coverages offered by other title insurers that compete with the Legal Service Coverage that’s included in TitlePLUS policies…. Read More »
Categories: 2024 March - The Confidence Client, Articles, Real Estate, Title insurance, TitlePLUSGet your law practice off to the best possible start
Professional liability claims can take the wind out of the sails of anyone’s legal career, but can be especially demoralizing for a new lawyer. Your best chance at avoiding claims is to develop great working habits right from the start. Here are some practice ‘resolutions’ that you may want to consider. Want more? Read the… Read More »
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