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Everything old is new again: Will the return of a broader rent control regime haunt the Ontario real estate bar?

by LAWPRO

condo tower

For decades the existence of rent control has posed a risk to Ontario real estate lawyers acting on the purchase and mortgaging of residential rental property. The range of affected properties is immense: From a basement apartment to a rented single family house to the largest multi-residential complexes in the province, many real estate files… Read More »

Categories: 2018 May Year in Review 2017, Areas of Law, Articles, Content Type, Failure to Know The Law, Inadequate Investigation, Malpractice Errors, Real Estate

2017 Annual Review: TitlePLUS Program

by LAWPRO

Pre-underwritten title insurance for new builds New Home Program and New Condo Select were developed with you in mind. With the TitlePLUS department underwriting specific new home and residential condo developments in Ontario, it’s quick and easy for you to obtain title insurance policies for your purchaser and lender clients – while saving on disbursement… Read More »

Categories: 2018 May Year in Review 2017, Articles, Content Type, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, TitlePLUS

2017 Annual Review: Corporate Social Responsibility Comes Into Its Own

by LAWPRO

cover of May 2018 issue

LAWPRO’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) experience has grown with our business. Our wellness, outreach, and charitable programs are evolving organically, driven by employee interest and engagement. Simply put, our CSR program is a natural and self-sustaining part of our corporate culture and identity. The following article highlights our activities in 2017. Fostering the legal profession… Read More »

Categories: 2018 May Year in Review 2017, Articles, Content Type, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Year in Review

2017 Annual Review: Claims Report

by LAWPRO

The slow erosion of old truths Loyal readers of this magazine know that at this time of year we highlight the areas of law and the malpractice errors responsible for the largest share of claims. The highlight reel for 2017 does not forsake familiar leaders: litigation claims continue to lead the pack, and poor communication… Read More »

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Secrets To Marketing & Automating Your Law Practice

by LAWPRO

By David M. Bitton. Published 2018 In this definitive guide to starting, marketing and growing your law firm, you’ll receive key insights from leading experts in the legal industry today. Inside you’ll discover 11 steps to launch a successful law firm, how to get website leads on autopilot, online advertising secrets from the pros, how… Read More »

Categories: Book, Content Type, Firm Management, Future of law, Legal Technology, Marketing, Topics

Rule 48: Set your matter down for trial

by LAWPRO

Rule 48 on calendar

Under Rule 48, registrars will dismiss five-year-old actions that have not been set down for trial without notice. The best strategy to pre-empt last minute catastrophes is to move files along in a timely manner and to set the matter down well within the five-year time limit. The longer a file drags on, the more… Read More »

Categories: Admin dismissals/Rule 48, Areas of Law, Civil Litigation, Malpractice Errors, Topics

Getting that matter out of the “ugh” pile: Four strategies

by LAWPRO

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All matters are not created equal. Some are a challenge and if we’re lucky, some are a true pleasure. A few, however, make us go “ugh.” What happens to those matters? Many of them die a natural death, whether as deserving losses or, as in personal injury files, because a plaintiff’s health has recovered. But… Read More »

Categories: Malpractice Errors, Time Management

After the event (ATE) insurance: what you need to know

by LAWPRO

After the event (ATE) insurance (a type of legal expense insurance) can help lessen the financial blow of a lost case for both the client and lawyer. Generally, the insurer will pay some amount of costs, fees, and/or disbursements if the client is unsuccessful. It is important to understand the specific policies and contracts involved… Read More »

Categories: Areas of Law, Civil Litigation, Communications Errors, Conflicts of Interest, Malpractice Errors, Topics

Common practice pitfalls and how to avoid them (2018 edition)

by LAWPRO

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Lawyers’ Professional Indemnity Company (LAWPRO) was created to insure lawyers against legal malpractice claims. Most (though not all) claims are brought by a lawyer’s own client and include an allegation that the lawyer made a mistake or did not meet the standard of care expected of him or her when delivering legal services. No lawyer… Read More »

Categories: 2018 Student Issue 6, Alerts, Communications Errors, Content Type, Inadequate Investigation, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Malpractice Errors, Student, Time Management

What new lawyers need to know about LAWPRO’s mandatory professional liability insurance (2018 edition)

by LAWPRO

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These FAQs answer some of the more common questions we hear from newly-called lawyers. The answers will help you determine if you need insurance coverage (or whether you’re exempt) and the steps you need to take to get your LAWPRO insurance coverage in place. What is professional liability insurance? Professional liability insurance is designed to… Read More »

Categories: 2018 Student Issue 6, Articles, Content Type, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, LAWPRO policy, Student, Topics

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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