Discipline Advisories are a service provided by the Law Society to advise lawyers of conduct that can lead to discipline. Advisories are based on actual matters that come before the Law Society. If you have any questions, contact a practice advisor.
Fixed fee arrangements
June 2, 2022
Rule 10-4 reports
August 31, 2021
Self-represented/Unrepresented Litigants
June 29, 2021
Country/Geographic risk
February 10, 2021
Withdrawal under a contingency fee agreement
August 13, 2020
Securities fraud: Micro-cap stocks
June 1, 2020
Private lending
April 2, 2019
Lawyers are gatekeepers
April 10, 2018
Client ID and verification
February 8, 2018
Maintaining privilege and confidentiality when ending the solicitor-client relationship
July 13, 2017
Lawyers to exercise extreme caution when sending items or correspondence received from third parties to clients in correctional facilities
March 31, 2016
Failure to protect digital signature can have disciplinary consequences
October 2, 2015
Reporting a mortgage discharge failure to the Law Society is mandatory
August 20, 2015
You are facing a Law Society investigation. What do you need to know?
September 25, 2014
Know your obligations before accepting cash
November 8, 2013
Common-sense guidelines for family law lawyers
May 1, 2013
Reporting judgments to the Law Society
February 18, 2013
How to handle aged trust accounts
January 11, 2013
Improper to seek withdrawal of complaint to the Law Society
November 22, 2012
Proper recording and billing of disbursements required by rules
August 10, 2012
Breach of court order not to encumber
June 12, 2012
Quality of service requirements are the same for pro bono or legal aid work
February 1, 2012
Bills and retainers are frequent source of complaints
December 7, 2011
Trust cheques must be signed by a practising lawyer
October 19, 2011
Lawyers must report criminal charges to the Law Society
August 19, 2011
Lawyers must disclose commissions in investor immigrant matters
July 18, 2011
Lack of civility can lead to discipline,
June 10, 2011
For more information, contact a Practice Advisor.