Malpractice Errors
Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence to Reduce Risk
Learn about the importance of diversity, inclusion and cultural competence for the legal profession, and how issues related to a lack of cultural competency can contribute to a claim
Categories: Communications Errors, CPD, DiversityClaims risks for commercial lawyers acting on the purchase or sale of a business (2020)
LAWPRO and the Hamilton Lawyers Association present a webinar about the risks when acting on the purchase or sale of a business
Categories: Corporate Law, CPD, Franchise, FraudCommon claims and how to avoid them (2020)
Understand the leading common claims and when they occur, with examples of specific different risks by areas of practice.
Categories: Clerical / Delegation, Communications Errors, Conflicts of Interest, CPD, Dabbling, Failure to Know The Law, Inadequate Investigation, Time ManagementTips for Keeping Up With the Law
A claim from a failure to know or apply the law arises when a lawyer does not have sufficient or current knowledge of the relevant law on the matter on which he or she is working. While not as common a claims cause as people think, it is still important to make sure you have… Read More »
Categories: Factsheets, Failure to Know The LawTips to Avoid Inadequate Investigation Claims
We often see claims related to lawyers who have not uncovered all the facts or developed a sufficient understanding of a client’s matter. These claims go to the very core of what lawyers are supposed to do for their clients – give legal advice based on the client’s specific situation – and involve the lawyer… Read More »
Categories: Factsheets, Inadequate InvestigationOntario limitation periods resumed September 14, 2020
By an Emergency Order dated March 20, the Ontario government suspended the running of most provincial limitation periods and procedural time periods retroactively to March 16 due to the COVID-19 emergency. This Emergency Order was revoked on September 14, 2020 and limitations periods start running again as of September 14. Days should be counted starting… Read More »
Categories: Alerts, Limitation PeriodsReal estate fraud: Keeping up the fight (2020)
Join Nadia Dalimonte, Manager, TitlePLUS Claims and Counsel, as she reviews various types of fraud, and provides tips and resources to help you avoid them.
Categories: CPD, Cyber dangers, Fraud, Real EstateLAWPRO Alert: Ontario limitation periods and procedural time periods resume September 14, 2020
By an Emergency Order dated March 20, the Ontario government suspended the running of most provincial limitation periods and procedural time periods retroactively to March 16 due to the COVID-19 emergency. The Emergency Order will be revoked on September 14, 2020. While the government has already lifted the suspension for some types of matters (Construction… Read More »
Categories: Alerts, Limitation PeriodsCommunicating like its 1876: The continuing importance of telephone skills for lawyers
When the Western Union Telegraph Co. famously declined to purchase the telephone patent from Alexander Graham Bell, it was allegedly because they wondered why anyone would want to use such a frivolous and impractical device when a clear and concise written message could just as easily be sent by telegraph. This assessment seems less absurd… Read More »
Categories: Articles, Communications Errors, Content Type, Features, Law students/new lawyers, New Lawyer IssueNavigating the LAT Regime – Traps for unfamiliar lawyers
Even when a case falls into an area of law in which a lawyer is experienced, a new or unfamiliar administrative regime can present risks for lawyers not prepared for the particular statutory framework. Importantly, missing key details and requirements can lead to malpractice claims from inadequate investigation or communication failures with clients. The following… Read More »
Categories: 2020 January - Finding Your Way, Articles, Could This Happen to You?, Inadequate Investigation, Personal injury