Covid-19 Articles & Resources
The disruptions resulting from the Covid 19 virus are causing uncertainty for many lawyers as they attempt to run their practices remotely while continuing to provide professional services to their clients. LAWPRO is working to make lawyers aware of the latest developments, changes in the law and court procedure and resources to make remote practice easier. All can be found on this page.
LAWPRO notices to the profession
Using technology for lawyer/client communications
- Understanding e-signatures
- Security Tips for Lawyers Hosting a Zoom Meeting
- Work from home technology tips
- Technology products for lawyers and law firms
- Ten tips for effective video conferencing
- Video Conferencing Checklist
Fraud and Cybersecurity
- Beware of cyber security risks during Covid-19 and working from home
- More examples of cyber criminals taking advantage of Covid-19 disruption
Wellness
Civil Litigation
- How to deal with limitations periods that were suspended during the pandemic
- Tips for calculating limitations deadlines accounting for the COVID-19 emergency suspension period
- Ontario limitation periods resumed September 14, 2020
- Federal limitations periods extended
- Superior Court of Justice June 25th Notice to the Profession, Litigants, Accused, Media and Members of the Public
- Ontario Suspension of Limitation Periods and Procedural Deadlines Extended to September 11, 2020
- Consolidated Notice to the Profession Regarding the Operations of the Superior Court of Justice, Effective May 19, 2020
- Suspension of limitations periods lifted for Construction Act matters
- Civil matters the Superior Court of Justice will hear as of April 6, 2020
- Managing litigation matters during Covid-19
Real Estate
- Planning Act Emergency Period Suspension Calculator
- Navigating The Planning Act amid Covid-19 Emergency Orders
- Impact of COVID-19 – TitlePLUS is here to help
- Remote communication and fraud risks in real estate
Wills and estates
- The dangers of renting out your signature as a virtual witness on a will or POA
- How to lessen your risk of a malpractice claim when virtually witnessing wills and powers of attorney