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Too Quick on the Buzzer: Default Judgment and the Potential Consequences of Engaging in Sharp Practice

by LAWPRO

Would-be lawyers learn the importance of professionalism and civility as outlined in the Law Society’s Rules of Professional Conduct and The Advocates’ Society Principles of Civility. However, in practice, a grey area can sometimes develop between fiercely advocating for a client and engaging in sharp practice. At LAWPRO, we’ve seen many claims relating to lawyers… Read More »

Categories: Civil Litigation, Ethics, LAWPRO policy, Online Only

Putting the insurance puzzle together

by LAWPRO

LAWPRO’s primary Errors & Omissions (E&O) program is a key piece of the insurance puzzle for any lawyer and law firm. But additional insurance coverage is often required to protect against the full constellation of risk faced by a law firm. Remember that all insurance policies are drafted to cover only a specific set of… Read More »

Categories: Cyber dangers, Firm Management, Online Only

Common HST errors in real estate transactions

by LAWPRO

Determining HST-applicability to real estate transactions can be more complicated than many lawyers assume. What’s more, a lack of clarity and errors can often lead to substantial unforeseen costs for clients. This is a dangerous combination from a claims perspective. This paper will discuss the common categories of HST errors and provide tips on how… Read More »

Categories: Online Only, Real Estate

Watch for real estate frauds involving private mortgages

by LAWPRO

In a hot real estate market fraudsters are even more motivated than usual – there is a lot of money to be had and lawyers are common targets. LAWPRO is seeing a significant increase in the number of real estate frauds involving private mortgages. The frauds we are seeing are incredibly sophisticated. In some cases,… Read More »

Categories: Fraud, Online Only, Real Estate

Avoiding the wire fraud nightmare – what you need to know to protect yourself and your clients (2021)

by LAWPRO

Finding out that money you sent out of trust has gone missing is a lawyer’s worst nightmare. Unfortunately, we are seeing a rise in wire fraud efforts targeting law firms and their clients. Fraudsters have developed several ways to convince lawyers and law clerks to wire funds out of law firm trust accounts to fraudsters’… Read More »

Categories: CPD, CPD Cybersecurity & Fraud, Cyber dangers, Fraud, Legal Technology

Tips for Successfully Building Access to Justice into your Law Practice (2021)

by LAWPRO

This program was part of Access to Justice Week 2021. Join LAWPRO, The Action Group on Access to Justice (TAG) and Toronto Lawyers Association to explore how legal professionals can structure their practices to better facilitate access to justice. Participants will hear from a panel of legal professionals from across the province and various areas… Read More »

Categories: Access to Justice, Communications Errors, Conflicts of Interest, CPD, CPD Practice Management, Firm Management

When You Get a Call About a Will You Drafted… What Is Your Next Step?

by LAWPRO

Original authors: Juda Strawczynski and Simona Ristic Updated by PracticePRO, April 2026 You’re sitting at your desk on a typical weekday afternoon when, out of the blue, you get a call related to a will file. As soon as this happens, be wary. Your first instinct may be to try to help. But calls around… Read More »

Categories: LAWPRO policy, Online Only, Wills & Estates

Land Acknowledgement

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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