Category: LAWPRO Magazine
Phishing scams: Be the one that got away
Phishing involves the use of an email, text message, or phone call that appears to come from a trusted source or institution, vendor, or company, but is actually from a third-party impostor. Phishing messages are intended to trick you into giving fraudsters your information by asking you to update or confirm personal or online account… Read More »
Categories: 2026 Student issue 12, Cyber dangers, FraudPracticePRO: Practical and helpful
PracticePRO checklists, precedents, and resources available at practicepro.ca 1 Retainer agreement precedents: One of thembest ways to reduce the risk of a claim is a retainer agreement that clearly identifies the client and the scope of work to be done. We have a variety of retainer agreement precedents for different types of matters which you… Read More »
Categories: 2026 Student issue 12What I love about being a lawyer: Practitioners in their own words
Turn on a movie and you may see a legal career portrayed as one of stoic solemnity, like in To Kill a Mockingbird; or perhaps it’s one of overwhelmed but passionate idealists, like in A Few Good Men; or maybe it’s one of corruption and cynicism, like in The Firm. Our culture, through movies and… Read More »
Categories: 2026 Student issue 12, ArticlesHelp your clients understand what is and isn’t covered by title insurance
There are a lot of documents homebuyers are asked to review with their lawyers when purchasing a property so it’s understandable that they may not pay much attention to the nuances of their TitlePLUS policy when the lawyer goes over it with them. For many buyers it’s just one more document to hear about, and… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Real Estate, Title insuranceCapacity and undue influence – virtually impossible?
Assessing a client’s capacity or whether a client is experiencing undue influence when giving instructions to make a Will is a lawyer’s obligation – and it can be challenging. Since virtual meetings are more common than ever now, lawyers need to be aware of the particular risks of remote meetings and how to control potential… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Wills & EstatesWatch for unauthorized wire transfers from your trust account
A growing number of LAWPRO insureds are experiencing unauthorized wire transfers from their trust and general accounts. One lawyer discovered $1.6 million dollars was removed in eight unauthorized transactions over three days. These frauds are concerning as the bank’s multi-factor authentication (MFA) login and transaction token or notice processes for wire transfers were bypassed. We… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Cyber dangers, FraudCurrent scams, cons, and swindles
Fraud. It’s here to stay and fraudsters are several steps ahead of their targets – that’s you. We’re sharing some recent scams, cons, and swindles that have been reported to LAWPRO: Cheque fraud A lawyer reviewed their cashed cheques and noticed some of them were fraudulent. The numbering sequence was wrong (the lawyer had already… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Cyber dangers, FraudThe case for two-factor authentication
Cyberattacks and data breaches are becoming increasingly common and pose significant risks to law firms. Storing sensitive and confidential information such as financial and banking information, client identification, and client documents and medical records, makes law firms very attractive targets for cybercriminals. The consequences of a cyberattack or data breach for a law firm can… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Legal TechnologyInsurance biz: A LAWPRO Underwriter’s View
Insurance underwriting is a disciplined blend of data, intuition, and experience. For those of us underwriting lawyers’ professional liability risks in Canada, every renewal form, PracticePRO fraud alert, claims notice, or law society concern is one more puzzle piece. We balance warning signs against strengths, red flags against corrective actions, and forecasts against reality. When… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Insurance Business, LAWPRO policy10 tech tips for lawyers who hate wasting time
Technology is supposed to help us but that only happens if we know how to make the most of it. To give you a head start, we’ve put together 10 actionable, no-nonsense tips that address common time wasters. Start upgrading your technology know how now and give one of these a try. 1. Use legal… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Articles, Legal Technology, Tech Tips