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Claims risks for commercial lawyers acting on the purchase or sale of a business (2020)
LAWPRO and the Hamilton Lawyers Association present a webinar about the risks when acting on the purchase or sale of a business
Categories: Corporate Law, CPD, Franchise, FraudCommon claims and how to avoid them (2020)
Understand the leading common claims and when they occur, with examples of specific different risks by areas of practice.
Categories: Clerical / Delegation, Communications Errors, Conflicts of Interest, CPD, Dabbling, Failure to Know The Law, Inadequate Investigation, Time ManagementTips for Keeping Up With the Law
A claim from a failure to know or apply the law arises when a lawyer does not have sufficient or current knowledge of the relevant law on the matter on which he or she is working. While not as common a claims cause as people think, it is still important to make sure you have… Read More »
Categories: Factsheets, Failure to Know The LawLeave of Absence Insurance Options and Checklist
LAWPRO claims statistics show that lawyers taking extended leaves of absence face increased vulnerability to claims as a result of inadequate file supervision, transfer procedures, and missed deadlines. Litigators should be mindful of the 5-year deadline to set matters down for trial under Rule 48. Here are some tips to avoid the files you leave… Read More »
Categories: ChecklistTips to Avoid Inadequate Investigation Claims
We often see claims related to lawyers who have not uncovered all the facts or developed a sufficient understanding of a client’s matter. These claims go to the very core of what lawyers are supposed to do for their clients – give legal advice based on the client’s specific situation – and involve the lawyer… Read More »
Categories: Factsheets, Inadequate InvestigationOntario limitation periods resumed September 14, 2020
By an Emergency Order dated March 20, the Ontario government suspended the running of most provincial limitation periods and procedural time periods retroactively to March 16 due to the COVID-19 emergency. This Emergency Order was revoked on September 14, 2020 and limitations periods start running again as of September 14. Days should be counted starting… Read More »
Categories: Alerts, Limitation PeriodsYour 2021 insurance program: Expanded coverage; easy renewal
Quick summary of changes: Innocent Party coverage now provided to all insureds Base premium for 2021: $3,000 No change to transaction levies Simplified one-click renewal process Consolidated renewal deadlines and reduced late filing surcharges What is new for 2021? The 2021 E&O program focuses on expanding the availability of coverage for claims involving vicarious liability,… Read More »
Categories: 2020 October – Insurance Issue 2021, Articles2021 insurance coverage for lawyers in private practice, sole practitioners and lawyers in association or partnership
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 2021), applicable to claim expenses, indemnity payments and/or costs of repairs together. Standard deductible: $5,000 per claim, applicable to claim expenses, indemnity payments and/or costs of… Read More »
Categories: 2020 October – Insurance Issue 2021, Articles, LAWPRO policy2021 insurance coverage for exempt lawyers
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: 2020 October – Insurance Issue 2021, ArticlesFrequently Asked Questions Regarding Renewing Your Coverage for 2021
Q. How do I renew my insurance coverage? A. Filing your renewal application online is quick and easy: 1) Go to lawpro.ca and click on the yellow “LOGIN” box on the right side of the page 2) Log in with your Law Society number and confidential online password. If you cannot remember that password or… Read More »
Categories: 2020 October – Insurance Issue 2021, Articles, LAWPRO policy