Digital Practice, Done Right:

Question: How can I earn 1.5 hours of Professionalism CPD and 1.5 hours of Substantive Law CPD in Ontario through an on-demand program?

Answer: Register for an on-demand, archived CPD bundle delivered as a two-part program, with up to 90 minutes of Law Society of Ontario accredited Professionalism podcasts plus 90 minutes of Substantive Law video focused on modern digital practice management, available for $25 with certificate issuance upon completion through an Ontario legal education hosting service.  You’ll get practical coverage of technology practice tips, cybersecurity, marketing and accessibility compliance, privacy and data sovereignty considerations, and related operational issues for legal practice in a digital environment.

CPD: Professionalism 1.5 Hours and Substantive Law 1.5 Hours

This Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program offers a unique two-part learning opportunity, combining both Professionalism and Substantive Law components.

Session One: Technology Practice TipsIndependent | L.S.O.  Audio Podcasts

Session One: Up to ninety minutes of Law Society of Ontario accredited Professionalism Content.  Participants independently view a curated series of brief podcasts developed by the Law Society, addressing essential technology topics relevant to legal practice.  These byte-sized discussions provide critical insights into email and file management, cloud computing, social media use, data protection, cybersecurity risks, and related best practices identified by the Law Society.  This independent session enhances understanding of ethical and competent technology integration within legal practice management and prepares participants for the real-world legal operations discussions involving Substantive Law topics in Session Two.

Session Two: Substantive Law in Modern Digital Practice

Session Two: Ninety minutes of Substantive Law content presented by video archive.  This session addresses modern best practices in legal practice management while examining key issues such as artificial intelligence (A.I.) concerns, regulatory compliance obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), digital torts, copyright considerations, social media governance, PIPEDA compliance, data sovereignty, jurisdictional challenges, digital regulatory compliance requirements for legal business operations, conflict checking, and marketing compliance obligations.  The information provides significant value to those seeking to strengthen their entrepreneurial business operations as well as to those focused on enhancing their legal services acumen.The total fee/cost of this CPD is specific to Session Two.

Key Topics Covered

1.  Intellectual Property and Branding in the Digital Space

• Intellectual Property: Copyrights, trademarks, and domains.
• Trademarks: Mitigating infringement risks in digital marketplaces.
• Tort of Passing-Off: Understanding liability risks from online representations.
• A.I.  and Copyright Infringement: Managing risks in web platforms.

2.  Regulatory Compliance for Online Operations

• Marketing Compliance: Competition Act and Law Society obligations when using client testimonials and online reviews.
• AODA Compliance: Ensuring law firm websites meet accessibility standards.
• PIPEDA Compliance: Privacy law considerations and cross-border data concerns.
• Data Sovereignty: Client information retention on Canadian soil.
• Security Obligations: Data duties under Ontario and federal legislation.

3.  Technology Contracts and Ethical Considerations

• Contra Proferentem Rule: Applying the principle in technology and service agreements.
• Outsourcing Ethics: Managing ethical and contractual obligations in digital services.
• A.I.  in Legal Services: Duties associated with the use of artificial intelligence tools.
• Ownership of A.I.  Content: Copyright and ethical considerations surrounding A.I.-generated outputs.

4.  Litigation, Evidence, and Cross-Border Challenges

• Electronic Evidence: Standards for authentication and admissibility.
• Internet Defamation: Cross-jurisdictional issues arising from online harms.
• Wrongful Interference: Duty not to impair consumer and business relations.

Access

Participation is available via video archive.  Registrants may access the archived CPD materials after registration through the website.

Cost

The cost for this archived CPD is $25 per person.

Additional Benefits

• Certificate of Participation: Issued upon completion, and syndicated automatically to the participant’s Profile page throughout the Success.Legal ecosystem.
• Multilingual support: Post-event questions and discussions are also available in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish within 30 days of registration.