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Professional Civility: Avoiding Costs, Arguments, and Malpractice Claims (2024)

by LAWPRO

This program will explore the importance of civility in fostering effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and the courts. Leading lawyers and industry experts will discuss how maintaining civility in the workplace and in dealings with opposing counsel, whether in disputes or transactions, can promote efficient and effective resolution of matters, and LAWPRO Claims Counsel will… Read More »

Categories: CPD, CPD Practice Management

Notice of Security Interest (NOSI) ban effective June 6, 2024

by LAWPRO

The Ontario Government has passed Bill 200, the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024, in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, which received Royal Assent on June 6, 2024. The Personal Property Security Act was amended to specify that a notice of security interest (NOSI) may not be registered in a land registry office with respect to collateral… Read More »

Categories: Online Only, Real Estate

Questions and answers about the changing practice of wills & estates law

by LAWPRO

The number of seniors aged 75 and over in Ontario is projected to double by 2046 to 2.6 million from 1.3 million in 2023, suggesting an unprecedented impending wealth transfer in the province. Wills and estates law is already growing and will be even more in-demand in the years to come. We want to give… Read More »

Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Wills & Estates

Why have claims from inadequate investigation risen almost 300% since 1998?

by LAWPRO

magnifying glass over words facts

The devil is in the details, and it’s the details that appear to be creating issues for lawyers when it comes to the underlying causes of many claims. Back in 1998, “inadequate discovery of fact or inadequate investigation” was the fifth most common cause of a claim (178 claims or 9%) when we looked at… Read More »

Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Inadequate Investigation

Retirement, succession, and planning for the unplanned exit

by LAWPRO

Running your own law firm or sole practice can be stressful, but stopping can be even harder. Thinking of stepping away from your practice can create an overwhelming tide of questions and unknowns. It becomes even more complicated when lawyers consider they may not be able to choose the timing of their own departure. A… Read More »

Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Firm Management, Succession Planning

Facing stress with mindfulness and being in the moment

by LAWPRO

Whether it’s a big move across the county, receiving an unexpected medical diagnosis, being awarded a promotion at the firm or something else – it’s likely you’ve faced moments of substantial change in your life. When these changes occur, regardless of if they’re planned or a surprise, they can lead us to feel stressed, overwhelmed,… Read More »

Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Wellness

The case of the delayed will

by LAWPRO

In the legal profession, time management is a critical component of risk management. Effectively managing time, from handling daily tasks to progressing case files, can greatly impact the quality of legal services provided. Yet, achieving effective time management is often easier said than done, given the pressures of a packed schedule, unexpectedurgent matters, and the… Read More »

Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Time Management, Wills & Estates

Called to the Bar? Time to think about insurance

by LAWPRO

LAWPRO’s Kim Barbosa hears lots of questions from friends and colleagues about LAWPRO insurance and the responsibilities of a new lawyer. Kim articled at LAWPRO and will rejoin the company as Associate Claims Counsel following her upcoming call to the bar. Below she puts some of these questions and concerns to LAWPRO Unit Director and… Read More »

Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles

Excess: No time like the present

by LAWPRO

Over time, you may find your practice has changed enough that you want to consider higher E&O limits. Below, are some of the most common ways the effect of time has encouraged law firms to apply for LAWPRO Excess coverage, which currently offers limits of $1M/$2M/$3M/$4M and $9M beyond the base $1M per claim and… Read More »

Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Excess

TitlePLUS: If you have a claim reporting it quickly makes a real difference

by LAWPRO

The key reason for prompt reporting of a claim is to keep options open to look for ways to resolve the claim, and not have our position prejudiced by delay or actions taken by the policyholder before the claims examiner has had a chance to complete their investigation. This is especially important in claims that… Read More »

Categories: 2024 June - Time for Tomorrow, Articles, Real Estate, 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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