Category: LAWPRO Magazine
Watch 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 TipsRemote, but Not Removed
Picture this: A Zoom room sits open, quiet except for one lawyer working away. Ping—someone enters. It might be a quick question or a deeper discussion. The next day, same time, it happens again, except more people join, and what began as a simple question becomes a mini roundtable of ideas. This is the advantage… Read More »
Categories: 2026 June Technology, Firm ManagementMessages from the Chair and President & CEO
Message from the Chair Lawyers in Ontario in 2025 encountered what could be described as an unpredictable environment including transformational changes in technology, political upheaval and social unrest. When the environment in which we work becomes less predictable, insurance tends tobecome even more valuable. LAWPRO works to keep premiums as low as possible but its… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Preparedness Above All
Most professional problems don’t begin dramatically. They start small: a missed detail, an unclear instruction, a process that breaks under pressure, a tool that introduces unintended risk, or changes in law and practice that are difficult to keep pace with. In that environment, lawyers need a professional liability insurer they can rely on. Protecting insureds… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025Repairs and defences in 2025
REPAIRS When LAWPRO is quickly alerted to potential claims, we can often rectify the problem and prevent losses and further lawsuits from arising. Our counsel know how to best address issues such as limitation periods, actions that have been struck from the trial list, breach of court-ordered timetables, and other repairable matters. Here are some… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025PracticePRO in 2025
In 2025, LAWPRO continued to strengthen its role as a proactive partner in the legal profession by addressing emerging risks, encouraging claims prevention strategies, and promoting lawyer wellness. In 2025 PracticePRO answered more risk management questions than ever before PracticePRO received almost 500 inquiries in 2025. These inquiries typically pertain to requests for resources, guidance… Read More »
Categories: 2026 April - Year in Review 2025