Category: LAWPRO Magazine
Retirement, succession, and planning for the unplanned exit
Running your own law firm or sole practice can be stressful, but stopping can be even harder. Thinking of stepping away from your practice can create an overwhelming tide of questions and unknowns. It becomes even more complicated when lawyers consider they may not be able to choose the timing of their own departure. A… Read More »
Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Firm Management, Succession PlanningFacing stress with mindfulness and being in the moment
Whether it’s a big move across the county, receiving an unexpected medical diagnosis, being awarded a promotion at the firm or something else – it’s likely you’ve faced moments of substantial change in your life. When these changes occur, regardless of if they’re planned or a surprise, they can lead us to feel stressed, overwhelmed,… Read More »
Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, WellnessThe case of the delayed will
In the legal profession, time management is a critical component of risk management. Effectively managing time, from handling daily tasks to progressing case files, can greatly impact the quality of legal services provided. Yet, achieving effective time management is often easier said than done, given the pressures of a packed schedule, unexpectedurgent matters, and the… Read More »
Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Time Management, Wills & EstatesCalled to the Bar? Time to think about insurance
LAWPRO’s Kim Barbosa hears lots of questions from friends and colleagues about LAWPRO insurance and the responsibilities of a new lawyer. Kim articled at LAWPRO and will rejoin the company as Associate Claims Counsel following her upcoming call to the bar. Below she puts some of these questions and concerns to LAWPRO Unit Director and… Read More »
Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, ArticlesExcess: 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 ReviewTransformation: Evolving to meet tomorrow’s challenges
The world has gone through many changes in the past few years. From COVID, to inflationary pressures; from remote workplaces, to the rise of generative AI; revolutionary change happens seemingly overnight. In 2023, LAWPRO took steps towards building the tools, systems, and data we will use to meet these revolutionary changes in our world. Last… Read More »
Categories: 2024 April - Year in Review 2023Repairing potential losses in 2023
When LAWPRO is quickly alerted to potential claims, we can often rectify the problem, and prevent loss and further lawsuits from arising. Our counsel know how to best address issues such as withdrawing admissions, rectification of trusts, extending the time to set a matter down for trial, and other repairable matters. Here are a few… Read More »
Categories: 2024 April - Year in Review 2023