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practicePRO’s claims prevention and law practice management resources continue to grow in popularity with lawyers. In 2009 almost 150,000 copies of our articles, checklists and precedents were downloaded.
We’ve compiled the list of the forty most popular downloads for 2009. Many of them are consistently popular year to year, such as Peg Duncan’s e-discovery [...]
The 3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check Now
The current #1 on the New York Times most popular articles list is an item that appeared in the Technology section on the weekend: The 3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check Now.
In terms of complexity, the Facebook privacy settings lie somewhere between the calculations behind a space shuttle launch and figuring out what the [...]
Bad-cheque scams on family law matters targeting Ontario lawyers
Family law matters seem to be the new flavour of the month when it comes to bad-cheque scams. In the past few weeks Ontario lawyers have sent me almost 20 different emails from fraudsters seeking help on matters involving the collection spousal and/or child support.
One message in particular is making the rounds as I have [...]
Answers To Ontario Lawyers’ Questions About LAWPRO’s New Enhanced Fraud Coverage
[A post for Ontario lawyers only.]
We have received various questions and comments on the enhanced coverage for counterfeit certified cheques and bank drafts that we are providing under the 2010 LAWPRO insurance program and policy. To respond to those questions and comments, we’ve prepared an extensive list of FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) that help explain [...]
The Apology Act, 2009: Sorry is no longer the hardest word to say
While we have been receiving great feedback on the various articles on social media in the latest issue of LawPRO Magazine, the surprise front-runner for most popular article in this issue has had over 300 downloads in the first four days – Yvonne Diedrick’s article on the Apology Act, 2009. Perhaps not a real surprise [...]
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New issue of LawPRO Magazine covers Social Media
While some lawyers are very tuned into social media sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, many have yet to realize the communications potential of these tools. The newest issue of LawPRO Magazine aims to change this.
Here’s a sample of the topics covered:
Social Media: Why? An overview of how social media are changing the legal [...]
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Keep Your Guard Up: Bogus Cheque Fraudsters Continue To Target Lawyers
Almost every day lawyers send me copies of emails they have received that attempt to dupe them into acting on a matter involving a bad cheque or bank draft. Some of these messages are clearly attempts at fraud; others can look very legitimate. We have seen some one in which a lawyer is contacted [...]
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Nancy Byerly Jones Re-post: Celebrating Great Holiday Moments … Ignoring the Not-So-Good!
Cross-posted on the Lawyer Success Tips blog
Although we have never met, over the years I have avidly read and learned a lot from Nancy Byerly Jones. She has written some great articles and created some awesome resources on risk management and claims prevention. My good friend and fellow PMA (practice management advisor) Jim Calloway [...]
Trusts And Estates Practitioners Need To Be Aware Of Family Law Act
Cross posted at AvoidaClaim.com
There is a fantastic article by John Harvey at page 12 in the October 26 issue of Law Times. (Sorry I can’t give you a public link – unfortunately it is locked up for Law Times subscribers – they can access it in the Law Times Digital Edition here.
While written for [...]
Steven Covey addressing the Drucker Institute live on the web right now (12:30 eastern)
Steven Covey is addressing the Drucker Institute live on the web: http://www.drucker100.com/
Not sure if it will be available afterwards.
Thanks Dave Bilinsky for the link.
Form Of Order In Applications To Prove A Lost Will Under Ontario Rule 75.02
Cross-posted on The AvoidAClaim blog (www.avoidaclaim.com)
As part of a brief endorsement dated November 3, 2009 in RE: IN THE ESTATE OF Evelyn O’Reilly, et. al., Justice D. M. Brown of the Superior Court Of Justice–Ontario provided some useful direction on the form and content of an order in applications to prove a lost will under [...]
Consumer Reports Magazine’s Electronic Gadgets Xmas Shopping List
I over-think and over-analyze every purchase I make, large or small. One of my favourite sources of information is Consumer Reports Magazine (www.comsumerreports.org).
The December issue arrived at home yesterday. It is “The Best New Electronics” issue and is perfectly timed for anyone thinking about a Christmas electronics purchase. They have tested and give [...]
Introducing practicePRO’s AvoidAClaim blog
I’m very pleased to have practicePRO venturing into the blogosphere with the AvoidAClaim blog – www.avoidaclaim.com. AvoidAClaim has a narrow and specific focus: helping lawyers avoid legal malpractice claims.
In conjunction with practicePRO’s website, www.practicepro.ca, AvoidAClaim will provide risk management, claims prevention and law practice management information to help lawyers proactively take steps to avoid legal [...]
Lawyers as Targets of Fraud: The Common Misconceptions
(This article comes from the latest issue of LAWPRO’s new Webzine and magazine.)
Almost every day LAWPRO receives calls and emails from lawyers who are acting on files that are possible or obvious frauds. The types of sham matters targeting lawyers range from collections and commercial loans to real estate and mortgage transactions.
Based on feedback, we [...]
Less travelled travel websites travellers should visit before they venture out
The web has certainly transformed the travel industry, and given travellers access to all sorts of amazing info about flight options, hotels and everything else business or vacation travellers would ever want to know. My friends and fellow PMAs (practice management advisors) Jim Calloway from the Oklahoma Bar Association and Courtney Kennaday at the South [...]
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