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Claims report: Projected claims costs for 2015 lower than expected, but time management challenges loom

by LAWPRO

Between 2010 and 2014, annual claims costs were verging on a worrisome $100 million plateau. as claims costs for 2015 come into focus, there are indications that we retreated slightly down the side of that $100 million mountaintop, perhaps as far down as the $81 million mark. Claim numbers have also decreased − a development… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Articles, Year in Review

LAWPRO coverage subject to continual review

by LAWPRO

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Experiencing a little déja vu when renewing your professional indemnity insurance in recent years? You’re not mistaken – LawPRO’s base premium for the Law Society’s mandatory insurance program has not changed since 2011. But the stability of the premium belies a continual effort, on the part of LawPRO underwriters, to stay ahead of developments in… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Articles, Errors & Omissions, Year in Review

Service: Streamlined and responsive

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LAWPRO’s Customer Service and Underwriting department makes or receives over 40,000 customer phone calls each year. The subject matter of these calls is varied and challenging. Professional indemnity insurance is a complex product, and we offer a wide range of coverage options from which lawyers can choose. To improve our capacity for supporting lawyers in… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Articles, Errors & Omissions, Year in Review

LAWPRO repairs in 2015: Resuscitating dismissed actions

by LAWPRO

In the past few years, LAWPRO’s claims repair program has been increasingly occupied with the work of attempting to restore actions to the trial list. Rule 48, which permits the administrative dismissal of actions for delay, has been responsible for over $10 million in claims costs over the past three years. LAWPRO in-house and defence… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Admin dismissals/Rule 48, Articles, Casebook, Civil Litigation, Limitation Periods, Year in Review

LAWPRO defends its insureds in 2015

by LAWPRO

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When identifying cases that merit a formal defence (or appeal), LAWPRO counsel consider a range of strategic factors, including whether the case has the potential to alter the standard of care applicable to professional legal services. This article summarizes a sampling of those claims in defence of which we went to court in 2015. Family… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Articles, Casebook, Civil Litigation, Family, Real Estate, Year in Review

The practicePRO initiative: Helping your practice run in high gear

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There are many parts of a successful practice. A breakdown in any one area can impede client service or even lead to a malpractice claim. The practicePRO initiative provides lawyers with tools to keep their practices running smoothly while warning against new hazards that could throw a wrench into the works. Nearly 90 events and… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Articles, Year in Review

Know your coverage limits

by LAWPRO

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Knowing your limits may sound like sobering advice, but for lawyers in private practice, knowing the limits of your insurance coverage can help you manage risk. Limits per claim, and limits in the aggregate There are two general types of limits: per claim (the maximum amount payable for any one claim within a policy year)… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Articles, Errors & Omissions, LAWPRO policy

TitlePLUS program update: We’re listening

by LAWPRO

The theme for 2015 has been listening to our subscribers, customers and stakeholders. In 2015, the TitlePLUS program responded to requests and client needs with a number of improvements to products and services. Higher policy amounts For those doing higher value deals, we worked to introduce higher policy amounts. The following options are now available:… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Articles, Real Estate, TitlePLUS

An active corporate citizen

by LAWPRO

LAWPRO’s Corporate Social Responsibility program keeps us active in the community. Our dedication to being a responsible, involved and accountable corporate citizen of the many communities in which we are a part is focused on four principal areas: Fostering the legal community and access to justice LawPRO collaborated closely with the Ontario Justice Education Network… Read More »

Categories: 2016 May - Year in Review 2015, Articles, Uncategorized, Year in Review

Thousands of pre-2012 matters will be automatically dismissed January 1, 2017

by LAWPRO

The clock is ticking. Under the new Rule 48.14 of the Rules of Civil Procedure, matters commenced before January 1, 2012 that are not set down for trial will be automatically dismissed – without notice to you – on January 1, 2017. LAWPRO is encouraging lawyers to take immediate action to ensure their pre-2012 files… 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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