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Lawyers as Managers: How to Be a Champion for Your Firm and Employees
Today more than ever, all members of a law firm must work together as a team for the benefit of clients. Coordinating and getting the most out of everyone’s contributions is the responsibility of a firm’s managers, whether they are lawyers or administrators. The fact is that few lawyers enter the profession with management experience…. Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Firm ManagementCybersecurity for the Home and Office: The Lawyer’s Guide to Taking Charge of Your Own Information Security
Most have neither considered, nor know how “cyber secure” they are. For the majority who are not information technology (IT) professionals, the idea of delving into the technical details of secure computing can create apprehension and confusion. Some people think that if their email system works, and if their documents are accessible, then why bother… Read More »
Categories: Book, Cyber dangers, Solo and Small FirmNRST and Land Transfer Tax Affidavit Updates Effective December 16, 2017
The Ministry of Finance has just announced changes to the statements and payments process for NRST and LTT. These changes are effective December 16, 2017. As of December 16, 2017, Teraview (desktop and web versions) will provide new statements to replace the obligation to account for NRST in statement 9151. The new statements will only… Read More »
Categories: Alerts, Real EstateSample Associate Agreement
This sample associate agreement contains terms of a typical employment relationship between a law firm and an associate. Having a written agreement can help make sure that the rights and obligations of both parties are discussed and agreed upon at the start if the relationship. This can help avoid problems later. This document is a… Read More »
Categories: PrecedentsUnbundled Legal Services – A Family Lawyer’s Guide
Focusing on family law practitioners, Unbundling Legal Services is a particularly appropriate resource given the unique promise that unbundling holds for family law litigants. In many jurisdictions, self-representation rates are highest in family cases. But, as any family law attorney (or family court litigant) knows, these are the case types that arguably benefit most from… Read More »
Categories: Book, Family, Limited scope retainer/unbundlingInspiration and resources for new lawyers
While launching or building your career, don’t focus so closely on the daily grind that you lose sight of your reasons for practising law. An intentional, disciplined approach to building a practice will pay business and risk-management dividends. The articles featured here can help you get a running start. If you like what you read,… Read More »
Categories: Law students/new lawyers, WebzineMicrosoft OneNote in One Hour for Lawyers, 2nd Edition
Upgrade your practice from the yellow legal notepad with Microsoft OneNote, a program that is included in both Microsoft Office 2016 and Microsoft Office 365. It’s also now available on nearly any device with a web browser, including iOS and Android devices and Windows Phones. With this guide, you will learn how to use OneNote… Read More »
Categories: Book, Content Type, Legal TechnologyYour 2018 insurance program
Quick summary: Base premium for 2018: $2,950 Part-time practice billing limit updated Innocent Party/Partner levy reduced No more civil litigation transaction levies for family law matters Civil litigation transaction levy increased to $100 Base premium stable The base premium for 2018 will remain unchanged at $2,950. Claims management and cost containment efforts are expected… Read More »
Categories: 2017 September - Insurance Issue 2018, Articles, Content Type, Errors & Omissions, LAWPRO policyFor your protection: Credit card payments are now online-only
Beginning with the current renewal season, credit card payments for LAWPRO premiums and levies will be accepted only via our secure online payment portal operated by Moneris. Using a third party expert to store your credit card information enhances the privacy of your information and meets the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. LAWPRO has… Read More »
Categories: 2017 September - Insurance Issue 2018, Articles, Content Type2018 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… Read More »
Categories: 2017 September - Insurance Issue 2018, Articles, Content Type, Errors & Omissions