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On parental leave from your private practice? Relax, you’re covered

by LAWPRO

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Lawyers about to become parents sometimes ask about their coverage while on parental leave. The answer is simple: if a lawyer was in private practice before taking the leave and was covered under the Program policy, and then suspends private practice for “family (or illness) reasons” (with intention to return) for up to five years,… Read More »

Categories: 2016 October - Insurance Issue 2017, Articles, Errors & Omissions, LAWPRO policy

Being part of the collaboration

by LAWPRO

Access to Justice

To quote The Action Group on Access to Justice (“TAG”), “The justice system is inaccessible to far too many. We must find better, more affordable and timely ways for people to manage and resolve their legal problems. No single organization has the answers. Collaboration, innovation and broad participation is required.” How can we help while… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Articles, Editorials

What’s my coverage when working pro bono?

by LAWPRO

Pro Bono Law Ontario logo

In Ontario there is a pressing need for legal services that can be accessed by low-income and disadvantaged persons. Many lawyers are stepping up and trying to address this gap through free services, discounted fees, or providing legal education to members of the public. Whenever legal services are being provided to the public, however, it… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Access to Justice, Articles, Features, LAWPRO policy, Pro bono

So you want to start an A2J initiative? Here’s what you need to know about insurance

by LAWPRO

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Lawyers and others in Ontario continue to conceive and champion initiatives aimed at bringing justice into the public’s reach. LawPRO is committed to supporting that innovation, and is eager to participate in the A2J conversation. This article outlines our perspective. Why an insurance perspective? Crucial for many A2J initiatives is finding lawyers who want to… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Access to Justice, Articles, Features, LAWPRO policy

Artificial intelligence and the “self-driving” lawyer

by LAWPRO

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We all look forward to the day when we can jump in a vehicle that will drive itself to our desired destination. And while self-driving vehicles have been in our imaginations for many decades, vehicles from Tesla and others with driving-assistance technology suggest fully autonomous self-driving cars will be a reality in the not too… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Articles, Features, Future of law, Legal Technology

Limited scope representation: With the right safeguards, possibilities abound

by LAWPRO

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A self-represented family law litigant anxiously prepares for a hearing, which can resolve months, if not years, of anxiety, and determine the litigant’s financial and family affairs in the near future. Retaining a lawyer from cradle to grave is out of budget for this litigant. What to do? Relief is around the corner – a… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Access to Justice, Articles, Civil Litigation, Communications Errors, Family, Features, Inadequate Investigation, Limited scope retainer/unbundling

Alternative fee arrangements in litigation

by LAWPRO

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In recent years more focus has turned to alternative fee arrangements as a way to offer clients more predictable costs and affordable legal services. Hughes Amys LLP, based out of Hamilton and Toronto, offers alternative fee arrangements which have proven successful for them. Here is a look at how they’ve done it. “We’ve been doing… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Articles, Civil Litigation, Features, Finances, Retainers

Lawyers: (Safely) make your own dent in the affordability barrier

by LAWPRO

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Removing the barriers that stand between ordinary Ontarians and legal remedies will be a complex, long-term exercise. However, setting aside a few hours to do pro bono work is one way for lawyers to make a meaningful individual contribution to the bigger picture. LawPRO eases the decision to offer uncompensated services by offering lawyers special… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Access to Justice, Articles, Errors & Omissions, LAWPRO policy, Pro bono

Does your firm need to consider Excess insurance?

by LAWPRO

Excess logo

Test your exposure by checking each statement that is true for you or your firm: I am unsure of the file practices, procedures, and communications, in-take procedures, documenting retainers, reviewing opinions, docket controls, diary systems, completeness of documentation and file retention of all tenants, associated law practices, co-counsel, back-up or previous counsel I have worked… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Articles, Excess, Excess insurance

TitlePLUS: A conversation with our consultants

by LAWPRO

Some of us got together recently to talk about the questions we’re hearing most often. When we are out and about talking to people we hear about what matters to real estate lawyers. Mortgages Jamie Smith oversees parts of Western Ontario. He says, “Mortgages are usually part of the real estate deal, so clients expect… Read More »

Categories: 2016 September A2J, Articles, TitlePLUS

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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