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Too quick on the buzzer: Default judgment and the potential consequences of engaging in sharp practice

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Would-be lawyers learn the importance of professionalism and civility as outlined in the Law Society’s Rules of Professional Conduct and The Advocates’ Society Principles of Civility. However, in practice, a grey area can sometimes develop between fiercely advocating for a client and engaging in sharp practice. At LAWPRO, we’ve seen many claims relating to lawyers… Read More »

Categories: 2025 Feb - Emotional Contagion, Articles, Civil Litigation

When ILA isn’t

by LAWPRO

This is a story of what seemed like a simple independent legal advice (ILA) matter that turned out to be more complicated than it looked. The claim story A lender sought ILA about a loan that he wanted to advance to a friend. The friend intended to use the money to purchase additional shares in… Read More »

Categories: Independent Legal Advice, Online Only

Real Estate Due Diligence: NOSIs, Easements, Covenants, Fraud, and Common Electronic Registration Issues (2024)

by LAWPRO

Stay ahead in your real estate practice with this refresher on title searching, fraud, and electronic registrations. This program covers critical updates to Notices of Security Interests (NOSIs) and their impact on due diligence requirements. You will also receive practical tips from TitlePLUS on avoiding current fraud threats and common title issues involving registered easements… Read More »

Categories: CPD, CPD Real Estate, Real Estate

What They Didn’t Teach You In Law School: Marketing, Management, and Mentorship (2024)

by LAWPRO

Discover the essential skills that law school didn’t cover. Explore the risks and rewards of marketing in professional services, from digital strategies to leveraging client testimonials. Gain practical management tips, including how to manage up and navigate challenges in a multi-generational workplace. Emphasizing the development of key skills, this program highlights the importance of proactively… Read More »

Categories: CPD, CPD New Lawyers, Law students/new lawyers, Marketing

Navigating NOSIs and PPSA: A practical approach for lawyers

by LAWPRO

Real estate lawyers’ due diligence requirements have changed since the Ontario ban on filing a notice of security interest (NOSI) on financed or leased consumer goods/fixtures in Ontario. This article by LAWPRO’s Ray Leclair provides guidance on avoiding unsatisfied clients and understanding secured party claims against a seller’s goods and fixtures registered under the PPSA.

Categories: Online Only, Real Estate

Estates and Limitation Periods – Recent case decision

by LAWPRO

Navigating limitation periods is a critical aspect of legal practice in Ontario and lawyers are often faced with the challenge of determining which legislation applies to their clients’ cases. In a recent case, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that the two-year limitation period under the Trustee Act applied to the respondent’s equitable trust claim… Read More »

Categories: Limitation Periods, Online Only, Wills & Estates

Your 2025 program: More options means a policy tailored to you

by LAWPRO

Updated renewal process for 2025 Your LAWPRO insurance will not automatically renew for 2025 but our aim for the new “simplified renewal” process is to gather the necessary underwriting details and keep it as fast and efficient as possible. To start, log in to your MyLAWPRO account and follow the renewal instructions. Why is there… Read More »

Categories: 2024 Insurance Isssue 2025

What should I do to avoid social engineering claims and prevent the associated sublimit?

by LAWPRO

1. Include written instructions in a retainer or other agreement for the receipt, release, and transfer of any funds or assets. 2. Advise in the written retainer or other agreement that the client or another party to which you owe a duty of care should not ordinarily expect to receive any revised instructions from you… Read More »

Categories: 2024 Insurance Isssue 2025

Lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners and lawyers in association or partnership in 2025

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Standard insurance coverage The base program Eligibility: Required of all lawyers¹ providing services in private practice.² Coverage limit: $1 million per claim/$2 million in the aggregate (i.e., for all claims made in 2025), applicable to claim expenses and/or indemnity payments (some exceptions apply).3 Standard deductible: $5,000 per claim, applicable to claim expenses and/or indemnity payments… Read More »

Categories: 2024 Insurance Isssue 2025

2025 insurance coverage for exempt lawyers

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in-house corporate counsel government lawyers, educators and others not in active private practice retired lawyers, estate trustees, emeritus lawyers, judges and others no longer practising law legal aid clinic lawyers (not directly employed by Legal Aid Ontario) lawyers who engage in only occasional practice in Ontario and are resident in a Canadian jurisdiction other than… Read More »

Categories: 2024 Insurance Isssue 2025

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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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