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Corporate Practice: Navigating Incorporations to Dissolutions and Stages in Between

by LAWPRO

Uncover hidden risks in corporate law. This program will focus on key stages in the corporate lifecycle and highlight common pitfalls that may lead to claims. Presenters will offer guidance on identifying risks when acting for a corporation, handling issues involving key corporate parties, and considerations in amalgamations and dissolutions. Program Details: Date: March 12,… Read More »

Categories: Corporate Law, CPD

Watch for unauthorized wire transfers from your trust account

by LAWPRO

LAWPRO is warning all our insureds to be extra alert to frauds involving unauthorized wire transfers from trust accounts. In the last few weeks we have seen multiple LAWPRO insureds experience multiple back-to-back unauthorized wire transfers from their trust and general accounts. All of these accounts were at the same bank. These frauds are concerning… Read More »

Categories: Alerts, Cyber dangers, Fraud

Bank wires: How to find the PCRN and ensure you have irrevocable funds

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Although our Canadian banking system is robust it lacks transparency. Payments Canada sets the rules for payments in Canada that all financial institutions must follow. Payments Canada manages two payments systems – ACSS and Lynx. 99% of all amounts you see in your account are via ACSS and revocable, meaning the bank can reverse the… Read More »

Categories: Online Only, Real Estate

Conflicts, Undertakings, and File Management: What You Need to Know (2025)

by LAWPRO

Join us for a practical discussion on common claims and consequences from conflicts of interest and solicitor’s undertakings, including what happens when promises go unfulfilled. We will walk through file management best practices, from retainers to closing, including file retention. Learn tips you can apply today to prevent future issues in your legal practice. We’ll… Read More »

Categories: Conflicts of Interest, CPD

Ontario Small Claims Court limits increased to $50,000

by LAWPRO

As of October 1, 2025, the Small Claims Court claim limit increased to $50,000, up from $35,000 set in 2020 ($25,000 previously). The change is intended to provide the public with quicker and more affordable Court based dispute resolution for claims up to the new $50,000 limit. The government has also indicated that claims commenced… Read More »

Categories: Civil Litigation, Online Only

Your 2026 Program: Online renewal restarted, premiums unchanged

by LAWPRO

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Quick Summary: No change to base premium for 2026: $3,250 Auto-renew has been removed and you must complete your renewal and update your payment information on or before November 6 Late filing surcharge of $350 starts November 7 and no file surcharge of $600 starts December 4 Early payment discount discontinued Important Dates Policy renewals… Read More »

Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026

What’s new for 2026

by LAWPRO

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Q: Why must I renew online? This year, all insureds must complete a renewal form online at my.lawpro.ca. This is important because it helps us maintain up-to-date information on all our insureds and it is also needed to keep our underwriting, financial, and contact information current and accurate. When renewing online, you must update your… Read More »

Categories: 2025 October - Insurance Issue 2026

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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