Retainer Agreements - What are they? 21 avril 2017 Robert Shawyer Common questions that clients have but seldom ask a lawyer when they go to see a lawyer for the first time is “what is a retainer?”, “How do retainer’s work?” and are there different types of retainers?” ... The purpose of this paper in a very general way is to explain what retainers are and the different types of retainers that lawyers can offer to perspective clients.
How to Respond to a Caller asking “Did you Prepare the Will of Mr. Smith?” 02 mai 2016 Kathleen Robichaud Law firms often receive phone calls asking if they have prepared documents for a certain person. Manotick, Ontario lawyer, Kathleen Robichaud, reviews how to respond to such inquires in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Rise in Cybercrime: Spear Phishing and Ransomware 02 mai 2016 Ian Hu Ian Hu reviews recent cases of spear phishing and ransomware attacks on law firms in Ontario and provides some advice on protecting your firm from these new threats.
Three Tips for New Lawyers 02 mai 2016 Anupa Varghese Anupa Varghese provides some tips for new lawyers.