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Collaborative family law agreement fraud becomes more convincing
Last week’s LAWPRO Alert on the collaborative family law agreement fraud prompted dozens of calls and emails to LAWPRO. At least 30 Ontario lawyers indicated they had been recently targeted or were in the middle of dealing with a matter involving this exact fraud. These calls and emails have helped us better understand how this fraud works and how the fraudsters are taking steps to appear ever more convincing and legitimate. In our June 29 LAWPRO Alert, we are sharing this information to help you to avoid being duped.

Osgoode Hall law student wins TitlePLUS® essay prize
Toronto law student Neil Wilson’s essay, which concludes that courts may be increasingly willing to enforce oral agreements for the sale of land, was the winning entry in the 2010 TitlePLUS Essay contest sponsored by LAWPRO.

Fraud update: More sophisticated cheque scams unmask more audacious fraudsters
In this excerpt from the spring 2010 LAWPRO Magazine we discuss how fraudsters have changed tactics and continue to scam lawyers.

HST and insurance premiums
Base insurance premiums will not be subject to HST come July 1 but real estate and civil litigation transaction levies – when disbursed to clients – will attract HST. FAQs on HST and insurance premiums.

2009 LAWPRO annual report online
Shareholder equity increased $7.2 million to $141 million in 2009, the result of solid comprehensive income results. LAWPRO ended the year with assets of close to $530 million and again earned an A (Excellent) financial strength rating. more...

LawPRO^® Magazine

Volume 9, issue 1: May/June 2010 New issue of LAWPRO Magazine: 2009: The year in review 2009 financial results explained Claims are up: How, why and what to do about it The Kenora gambit and other repair stories LAWPRO goes to bat for lawyers Staying current: Helping lawyers adapt to change TitlePLUS: Building for the long haul PLUS Keep your guard up! Cheque scams become more audacious Essential smartphone apps for lawyers Charitable bequests done right Absolute privilege for communications in advance of litigation? The May/June 2010 issue is available here.