Supporting Ontario paralegal schools with uLaw

While the summer break might be in full swing for law students at universities across Canada, the same can not be said for Paralegal colleges; or at least in Ontario. The vast majority of paralegal colleges have many students enrolled in summer programs. These students vary widely in terms of

The Critical Role of Legal Accounting in Canadian Legal Education

In the practice of law in Canada, understanding the intricacies of legal accounting is crucial, yet it often receives less attention compared to other aspects of legal training. At uLawPractice, our team has worked with hundreds of lawyers since 2011 to incorporate important features to make their accounting and bookkeeping

Ontario's New Employment Legislation Targets AI in Hiring

In a landmark move, Ontario's recent enactment of the Working for Workers Four Act introduces a direct reference to artificial intelligence in employment law for the first time. The Act, which received Royal Assent on March 21, mandates that employers must disclose salary ranges and the use of

Expense recovery for using uLaw Virtual Verification

Virtual Verification within uLawPractice is a very useful tool for helping speed up a necessary activity to remain in compliance with regulators. It does come with a cost however. In this article we will teach you how to enter a disbursement within uLawPractice to recover the expense of using virtual

How to use uLaw's virtual verification

uLaw now supports compliant virtual verification within the software. Scroll down to the heading to learn how to do it. Background In keeping up with the digitization of the legal profession in Ontario, the Law Society of Ontario has recently laid out new rules for virtual client identification and verification.

Effortless Compliance with uLaw Virtually's New Facial Recognition Feature for just $5 per verification!

As of January 1st, 2024, the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) requires all virtual clients to be verified. This new regulation ensures stronger client identification and helps protect both lawyers and their clients. But verifying virtual clients can be a time-consuming hassle. Introducing uLaw Virtually's revolutionary solution: One-Click

Ontario Law Society releases a whitepaper on generative AI usage of its licensees

During April 2024 convocation, the Law Society of Ontario released a whitepaper penned by an assemblage of authors regarding the usage of generative AI within the legal practice conducted by licensees that it regulates. The paper, which can be viewed on their website, offers guidance and considerations for those who

uLaw wins Sourceforge Spring 2024 award Top Performer in Law Practice Management

The uLaw team is pleased to announce it is the winner of the Spring 2024 Top Performer Award at Sourceforge.net When it comes to Law Practice Management, the category uLaw won in, uLaw stands out due to the fact it also offers comprehensive legal accounting for its users so

Ont. Superior Court says LAT can't award punitive dmg under SABS

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has affirmed that the License Appeal Tribunal (LAT) does not have the authority to award punitive damages under the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule (SABS Schedule). The appellant challenged a LAT ruling that determined it lacked the power to adjudicate claims for punitive damages in

Dept of Justice announces Alberta judicial appointments

Strengthening Justice Through Diversity and Excellence On April 15, 2024, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, made significant judicial appointments to the Court of Appeal and Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, emphasizing a commitment to transparency, merit, and diversity. These appointments mark

3 reasons Saskatchewan Lawyers can benefit from uLawPractice

uLawPractice has launched a new pilot program specifically for Saskatchewan Lawyers. Free access to its software suite is now available for lawyers practising in the province who graduate(d) 2023-24 This initiative is not only a boon for legal professionals in the region but also a strategic enhancement of legal

Ontario's anti-panhandling act ruled as unconstitutional

In a recent ruling by the Superior Court, it was determined that Ontario's anti-panhandling legislation, the Safe Streets Act of 1999, infringes upon Charter-guaranteed rights, including the freedom of expression and the presumption of innocence. The Act, which aims to restrict begging and panhandling under specific circumstances and

Celebrating the fact Best Things in Life are Free: uLaw's Special Offer for Saskatchewan New budding Lawyers - Free for 1 year

In life, some of the most valuable experiences come without a price tag. A leisurely walk a father takes with his daughter, the guidance from a trusted coach—these moments are priceless and remind us of the importance of cherishing what we have that money can't buy. Inspired

How uLaw's AI Makes Dockets from a Doodle (Even for Your Chicken Scratch)

Let's face it, lawyers: between courtroom battles and client calls, who has time for neat handwriting? Those legal pads become battlegrounds for illegible notes, cryptic symbols, and enough chicken scratch to make a coop jealous. Fear not, weary warriors of the legal system! uLaw's new AI-powered

uLaw On The Go: Elevating Legal Practice Mobility

The essence of uLaw's mobile platform lies in its seamless integration of essential legal practice management tools with the flexibility and accessibility of mobile technology. Lawyers on the move can now effortlessly manage their practice from anywhere, at any time, ensuring no opportunity for billing or client service

Legal Aid Ontario appoints new president to Indigenous Services Dept

Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) has created the Indigenous Services Department, appointing Fallon Melander as its associate vice president, to tackle the disproportionate number of Indigenous peoples in the justice system. This department aims to unify LAO's efforts into a cohesive strategy, enhancing support for Indigenous clients, with Melander&

Ensuring LSO Compliance: Streamlining Form 9A with uLaw

For lawyers and paralegals in Ontario, maintaining compliance with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) regulations is paramount. One crucial aspect of this compliance involves managing trust funds effectively and accurately recording financial transactions. This is where Form 9A, the "Electronic Trust Transfer Requisition," comes into play. Understanding

uLaw presents guest lecture to Loyalist College Paralegals

As part of its regular outreach via its EDU program, uLaw instructors conducted a webinar to paralegal students at Loyalist College. Situated in Belleville Ontario, Loyalist College's Justice Studies (Paralegal) school contains dozens of students who are training to enter the profession upon graduation. As part of their

Breathe Easy: Streamlining HST Submissions for Lawyers with uLaw

For Canadian lawyers, grappling with the complexities of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) can be a time-consuming and stressful burden. Between managing legal cases, client relationships, and the intricacies of the law itself, navigating the complexities of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) submissions to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) can be

uLawPractice partners with Anderson College

Anderson College partners with uLaw EDU for Law Clerk, Paralegal programs March-06 2024 - OTTAWA As of the 2023 Autumn academic year, paralegal and law clerk students at four Anderson College campuses are gaining hands-on experience with uLawPractice as part of the curriculum. When it comes time for students to

The Add-On Odyssey: A Sole Practitioner's Tale of Woe (and Unexpected Bills)

Ah, the solo life. Freedom, flexibility, and the sheer joy of being your own boss... until the bills arrive. Especially when it comes to legal practice management software, the cost landscape can resemble a treacherous mountain range, riddled with hidden fees and unexpected add-ons. Let us tell you, navigating this

Streamline Your Reconciliation: How uLaw Makes Bank Reconciliation and Compliance Easier

For legal professionals, reconciliation can feel like an endless cycle of manual data entry and cross-checking. Hours melt away as you meticulously compare bank statements to accounting records, praying for that elusive match. But what if there was a better way? A way to automate the tedious, reclaim your time,

Maximizing Legal Practice Efficiency with uLaw's "Bill of Costs" Reporting

A Bill of Costs in legal practice is a detailed statement prepared by a party who has prevailed in litigation (either wholly or partially), itemizing the legal costs and disbursements incurred in the course of the litigation. This document is submitted to the court or the opposing party, usually after

Solo Legal Eagles Soar: How uLawPractice Saves Time and Strengthens Family Bonds

Family Day: a cherished time for Ontario families to connect and create memories. But for solo lawyers, juggling practice demands with family priorities can feel like an impossible tango. Enter uLawPractice, a legal software game-changer designed to liberate solo practitioners from administrative burdens, empowering them to truly embrace Family Day

uLaw: Legal Accounting Software with Strategic Write-offs and Discounts in Invoices

In legal landscape, where precision and efficiency are paramount, uLaw stands out as a beacon of innovation. As an all-encompassing legal accounting and practice management software, uLaw is meticulously designed for sole practitioners and small to medium-sized law firms in Canada. Its core mission is to simplify the complex, making