Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager

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A Primer on Prior Acts Coverage for the Solo and Small Firm Attorney

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 18, 2024 7:30:00 AM

What is Prior Acts Coverage? Prior acts coverage (PAC) is a feature of claims-made malpractice insurance policies. Its purpose is to provide...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 86: The Troubled Teen Industry through the Eyes of an Attorney Who Tried to Make a Difference

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 12, 2024 7:30:00 AM

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 85: Listening to Your Life with Entrepreneur Troy De Baca

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 8, 2024 7:45:00 AM

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Is It Risky to Agree to Do Pro Bono Work?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 7, 2024 8:30:00 AM

If you're hesitant to do pro bono work based upon a belief that this type of work is risky, I'm here to say "not necessarily!" To understand why,...

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For Lawyers, Is Moonlighting Worth It?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 17, 2024 7:30:00 AM

To take a side job or not to take a side job ... truth be told, the answer to this question is one where reasonable minds can see things differently....

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Corporate Transparency Act Risks for Solo & Small Firm Attorneys - A Risk Manager’s Perspective

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 19, 2024 7:30:00 AM

I’m sure this will come as no surprise; but as a risk manager with a law degree who works for a malpractice insurance company, I’m not one who...

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Why You Never Want to Set the Comfort Trap

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 5, 2024 7:30:00 AM

My experience consulting over the years with thousands of attorneys who practice in firms of all shapes and sizes across the U.S. has taught me that...

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How to Build and Maintain Effective Attorney-Client Relationships

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 15, 2024 7:30:00 AM

A number of years ago I had an interesting conversation with a lawyer who had missed a statute of limitations filing deadline on a significant...

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 82: How to Build and Maintain a Strong Legal Practice

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 17, 2024 9:29:15 AM

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5 Reasons Solo Firms Fail

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM

While law firms of all shapes and sizes can fail for any number of reasons, in my experience as a risk manager, there are a few reasons that solo law...

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Why You Should Never Minimize the Significance of Client Driven Indemnity Provisions

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 2, 2024 12:00:42 PM

I continue to get the occasional call from a lawyer wanting to know my thoughts about a new business opportunity. It’s a call that often starts out...

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How in the World Can You Not Know Who Your Client Is?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 7, 2024 7:00:00 AM

From time to time, I get involved in conversations with lawyers who have called in with a question or concern, and as we talk through the situation,...