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New lawyer cyber dangers and how to avoid them

by LAWPRO

sinister man stealing laptop

Like the local bank, your practice holds valuable information and money. Your computer systems may contain client information, trade secrets, and intellectual property. Your trust accounts have large sums of money. A cyber breach or trust account theft will harm your clients and potentially cripple your practice. Security guards, specialized safes, and sophisticated procedures protect… Read More »

Categories: 2018 Student Issue 6, Articles, Content Type, Cyber dangers, LAWPRO Magazine, New Lawyer Issue, Student, Topics

Li Cheng on TitlePLUS title insurance, RealtiWeb, and being a new lawyer

by LAWPRO

In what ways do you think the TitlePLUS program might benefit new real estate lawyers? The TitlePLUS program 1 is integrated with LawyerDoneDeal’s RealtiWeb which is a conveyancing platform that new real estate lawyers can take advantage of without paying upfront software fees. That’s very important for new lawyers. You and your clerks can log… Read More »

Categories: 2018 Student Issue 6, Articles, Content Type, TitlePLUS

Teraview On the Web is required for lawyers in Southwest Region starting February 20

by LAWPRO

As of end of day Friday, February 16, 2018, all real estate lawyers in southwestern Ontario will no longer have access to Teraview unless they have received their RSA token (smartphone app or key fob) and registered it . You may want to confirm with lawyers on the other side of deals that they also… Read More »

Categories: Alerts, Content Type

Sharing LAWPRO online content

by LAWPRO

We invite you to share LAWPRO’s videos and articles on social media. Download these instructions on how to incorporate this content on your firm’s website, Facebook, etc. You can share these materials with existing clients and also appeal to potential clients who may visit your site when looking for a lawyer.

Categories: Marketing

Will disruptions make us better?

by LAWPRO

Disruption isn’t new – it just feels that way. The wheel, the printing press, even electronic land registration were disruptions to the status quo. What’s different this time? The relentless pace and the wide breadth of transformation. As we have all observed, change is constant and is taking place in all areas of our professional… Read More »

Categories: 2018 February Top Legal Disruptions, Articles, Content Type, Editorials, Future of law, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Topics

What is blockchain?

by LAWPRO

blockchain graphic

Blockchain is the technology behind bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. While the technology behind blockchain is very complex, the functionality at its core is quite simple. For a video demonstration of how blockchain works watch the YouTube video below. This infographic summarizes what is in the video.

Categories: 2018 February Top Legal Disruptions

Perspectives on the future of law – How the profession should respond to major disruptions

by LAWPRO

The legal profession is in the midst of significant change, and is headed into a period where there will be even greater change. These changes are driven by disruptions that alter the very nature of how traditional legal services have been performed and provided to clients for decades. These disruptions include: access to justice client… Read More »

Categories: 2018 February Top Legal Disruptions, Articles, Content Type, Features, Future of law, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Legal Careers, Topics

Artificial intelligence: What is AI and will it really replace lawyers?

by LAWPRO

artificial intelligence

If you scanned social media or the headlines in many online or print-based newspapers or magazines published in 2017, you were pretty much guaranteed to see posts and articles on artificial intelligence (AI). Most of these articles suggest that AI is in the process of fundamentally changing our lives at work, home and play. And… Read More »

Categories: 2018 February Top Legal Disruptions, Articles, Content Type, Features, Future of law, LAWPRO Magazine, LAWPRO Magazine Article Type, Legal Technology, Topics

Thinking of virtual GC work? Understand your coverage needs

by LAWPRO

Thinking of virtual GC work?

Outsourcing services that fall outside a company’s core expertise (consider for example executive recruiting or IT services) allows the company to access expert work product on an as-needed basis. Outsourcing means not having to pay a full-time salary to an expert who is needed less than full-time, and not having to pay the full cost… Read More »

Categories: 2018 February Top Legal Disruptions, Articles, Content Type, Errors & Omissions, Future of law, LAWPRO policy, Topics

Ideas for rethinking your law practice

by LAWPRO

man holding tablet

The changes facing the legal professional may seem daunting, but all lawyers can rise to these challenges and embrace the opportunities they present. There are many ways to respond, some are quite small and easy, and others require a significant investment of time and money. Some can be done by individual lawyers, and others require… Read More »

Categories: 2018 February Top Legal Disruptions, Articles, Content Type, Firm Management, Future of law, LAWPRO Magazine, Legal Technology, 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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