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Source of Funds Requirement
Monitoring Requirement
Retainer or Non-Engagement
Retainer Agreement or Engagement Letter
Episode 15 - Engagement letters and retainers transcript
Joint Retainers
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The Two-Lawyer Rule in Real Estate Transactions
The Two-Lawyer Rule in Real Estate Transactions
The Two Lawyer Requirement for Transfers of Title to Real Property
Understanding the Two Lawyer Rule: The 'Related Persons" Exception
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Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
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Limited Scope Retainer
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Due Diligence in Mortgage or Loan Transactions
Guidelines on Powers of Attorney in Real Estate Transactions
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Real Estate Transaction Documents Signed Under Power of Authority - Appendix 2
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Facilitator's Guide - Criminal Law Case Study
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Facilitator's Guide - Family Law Case Study
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Facilitator's Guide - Personal Injury Case Study
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Facilitator's Guide - Real Estate Case Study
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Facilitator's Guide - Small Claims Court Case Study
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Facilitator's Guide - The Last Will
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Facilitator's Guide - Workplace Safety and Insurance Law Case Study
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Retainer Agreement or Engagement Letter
Episode 15 - Engagement letters and retainers transcript
Limited Scope Retainer
Joint Retainers
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Commissioner for Taking Affidavits and Notary Public
Paralegal as Commissioner for Taking Affidavits
Paralegal as Notary Public
Language Rights
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When Independent Legal Advice or Representation Required
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Public Appearances and Statements
Working with Indigenous Peoples
Leaving a Law or Legal Services Firm
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Appendix 4 - Sample Provisions
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Guide to closing, retaining, and destroying client files
File Retention Policies
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Litigation Cost Estimate
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Overdue Accounts and Collections
Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)
Frequently asked Questions about Books and Records
Trust Accounts
CDIC Requirements
Closing a Trust Account
Frequently Asked Questions About Interest on the Trust Account
Frequently asked questions about opening a trust account
Frequently asked questions about reconciling a trust account
Frequently Asked Questions About Reporting Mixed Trust Accounts
Frequently Asked Questions About Trust Account Operation
Trust Account Signing Authority
Frequently Asked Questions about Trust Deposits, Transfers, and Withdrawals
Payment Methods
Recordkeeping Requirements
Frequently asked Questions about Books and Records
Unclaimed Trust Fund
Working with Others
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