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How to lessen your risk of a malpractice claim when virtually witnessing wills and powers of attorney

by LAWPRO

The Successions Law Reform Act and Substitute Decisions Act(the “Acts”) were amended to provide for remote execution and witnessing of wills and power of attorneys on or after April 7, 2020. Allowing remote witnessing of wills and powers of attorneys was originally permitted in response to COVID-19, the Ontario government subsequently changed the law to… Read More »

Categories: Online Only, Wills & Estates

Ten tips for effective video-conferencing

by LAWPRO

Even before the onset of a global pandemic that sequestered many lawyers to their homes, remote meetings and videoconference were quickly becoming an important and ubiquitous business tool. Online meetings bring benefits and convenience, but can also increase confusion and frustration. Here are ten tips to help you host effective online meetings, whether with colleagues… Read More »

Categories: Legal Technology, Online Only

LAWPRO STATEMENT ON COVID-19

by LAWPRO

[Updated May 15, 2020] LAWPRO wants to reassure Ontario lawyers and its other stakeholders that we continue to operate. While calls to our customer service department have slowed down, new claim reports continue to come in at pre-crisis numbers – ten to fifteen each and every day. We have activated our business continuity plan and… Read More »

Categories: Alerts

Update on LAWPRO response to COVID-19

by LAWPRO

LAWPRO is supporting public health recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We have implemented a work at home plan for all employees commencing Monday, March 16 through Sunday May 3, at which time we will re-assess the situation. See our most current update here. (March 26, 2020) During this time we remain available to… Read More »

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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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