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November 5, 2025 – Conflicts, Undertakings, and File Management: What You Need to Know

by LAWPRO

Join us for a practical discussion on common claims and consequences from conflicts of interest and solicitor’s undertakings, including what happens when promises go unfulfilled. We will walk through file management best practices, from retainers to closing, including file retention. Learn tips you can apply today to prevent future issues in your legal practice. We’ll… Read More »

Categories: Conflicts of Interest, CPD

Ontario Small Claims Court limits increased to $50,000

by LAWPRO

As of October 1, 2025, the Small Claims Court claim limit increased to $50,000, up from $35,000 set in 2020 ($25,000 previously). The change is intended to provide the public with quicker and more affordable Court based dispute resolution for claims up to the new $50,000 limit. The government has also indicated that claims commenced… Read More »

Categories: Civil Litigation, Online Only

Your 2026 Program: Online renewal restarted, premiums unchanged

by LAWPRO

Quick Summary: No change to base premium for 2026: $3,250 Auto-renew has been removed and you must complete your renewal and update your payment information on or before November 6 Late filing surcharge of $350 starts November 7 and no file surcharge of $600 starts December 4 Early payment discount discontinued Important Dates Policy renewals… Read More »

Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026

What’s new for 2026

by LAWPRO

Q: Why must I renew online? This year, all insureds must complete a renewal form online at my.lawpro.ca. This is important because it helps us maintain up-to-date information on all our insureds and it is also needed to keep our underwriting, financial, and contact information current and accurate. When renewing online, you must update your… Read More »

Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026

Lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners and lawyers in association or partnership in 2026

by LAWPRO

Standard insurance coverage The base program Eligibility: Required of all lawyers¹ providing services in private practice.² Coverage limit: $1 million per claim/$2 million in the aggregate (i.e., for all claims made in 2025), applicable to claim expenses and/or indemnity payments (some exceptions apply).3 Standard deductible: $5,000 per claim, applicable to claim expenses and/or indemnity payments… Read More »

Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026

2026 insurance coverage for exempt lawyer

by LAWPRO

in-house corporate counsel government lawyers, educators and others not in active private practice retired lawyers, estate trustees, emeritus lawyers, judges and others no longer practising law legal aid clinic lawyers (not directly employed by Legal Aid Ontario) lawyers who engage in only occasional practice in Ontario and are resident in a Canadian jurisdiction other than… Read More »

Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026

Notice to the Real Estate Bar re iPro Realty Ltd. transactions

by LAWPRO

What are lawyers to do when closing a transaction that involves iPro Realty Ltd? The regulator, Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), closed the brokerage, iPro Realty Ltd. (iPro), effective August 19, 2025. iPro had 17 offices and 2,400 agents. There was a regulator approved sale of iPro’s assets to a new brokerage, iCloud Realty… Read More »

Categories: Online Only, Real Estate

Real Estate in Practice – Liability Risks in Ordinary Transactions, Legislative Changes, and Cybercrime (2025)

by LAWPRO

This program explores emerging risks and evolving responsibilities in real estate practice. Through practical examples, participants will learn about legislative changes around anti-money laundering, cybercrime threats, non-arm’s length title transfers, and transactions involving separating couples. The session will provide risk management strategies to help lawyers protect their clients and reduce exposure to claims. Register now. This… Read More »

Categories: CPD

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The offices of LAWPRO are located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. LAWPRO respects and acknowledges the histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations.

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