CL Talk

iPro trust account shortfall highlights real estate transparency failures: Ed Carmichael

Oct 21, 2025

   

Ed Carmichael, managing lawyer at Ownright, a Toronto-based digital platform for real estate transactions, speaks about the urgent need for greater transparency and stronger oversight in Ontario’s real estate sector. Drawing on the recent iPro trust account shortfall, he outlines how gaps in regulatory audits and outdated industry practices leave both clients and lawyers vulnerable. Carmichael also discusses how technology can address these risks by providing real-time updates and clarity throughout the transaction process.

Professor Maura Grossman on how courts can confront AI-generated evidence

Professor Maura Grossman on how courts can confront AI-generated evidence

Mar 17, 2026

The legal academic speaks about a tool she is developing to flag suspect audio, video and documents

Rocky Kim on building a flexible, province-wide real estate and lending practice

Rocky Kim on building a flexible, province-wide real estate and lending practice

Mar 10, 2026

The BC lawyer joins CL Talk to talk leases, lifestyle and law firm growth

McMillan–Legora leaders on bringing generative AI into daily legal practice

McMillan–Legora leaders on bringing generative AI into daily legal practice

Mar 03, 2026

Firm CEO and tech founder sit down to discuss their new partnership and what it means for lawyers

Jason Ward in conversation on mental health and insurance traps for lawyers

Jason Ward in conversation on mental health and insurance traps for lawyers

Feb 24, 2026

The former practising lawyer talks about stepping back from practice, stigma and disability insurance warnings

Why Indigenous equity and gaming M&A in BC will set a precedent across the country

Why Indigenous equity and gaming M&A in BC will set a precedent across the country

Jan 27, 2026

Pavan Jawanda at McCarthys explains the complexity of working on First Nations casino deals