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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 5, 2019
The belief that a computer or network breach is a ‘when,’ not an ‘if’ is practically dogma now. Given this reality, every law practice, regardless of size, should have a data security plan in place. Yes, I recognize this task can seem daunting —...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 3, 2019
Malpractice Insurance Claims made vs. Occurrence-based Coverage Before digging into the basics of legal malpractice insurance, I’m going to share a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 21, 2019
Few law firms seem to fully appreciate the level of risk that attorneys and staff truly represent. Of course, the ultimate goal is to avoid having...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 15, 2019
As the general population becomes ever more skilled at spotting and avoiding the various email and phone scams cybercriminals perpetrate, scammers...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 30, 2019
As with any cyber threat, prevention starts with awareness of the risk. As a road warrior, I see people taking a particular and absolutely...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 25, 2019
Trying to establish an advocate or mentor relationship as a woman in law? Andrea Canfield, president of the Anchorage Association of Women Lawyers...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 11, 2019
Sometimes things change as matters progress, like the legal needs of the client, your ability to continue to provide competent representation, the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 3, 2019
Boundaries are important. In sports, they define the area of play. In real estate, they designate what one owns. And in personal relationships, they...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 20, 2019
A solo attorney recently reached out wanting to know how to select a backup attorney. Having now addressed his concerns, I thought it would be...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 14, 2019
Ready to make your health a priority in your law practice and daily worklife balance? Lauren Baptiste is partnering with ALPS for a 1-hour wellness...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 5, 2019
As I’m often apt to do, I have a story to share. A solo employment law attorney, let’s call her Betty, has substantial trial experience. In light of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 28, 2019
Do you assume you don’t need to worry about being the target of a cyber attack because your business is too small? Often times, solo and small firms...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 20, 2019
I’ve never come across a survey that confirms what I’m about to say; but I suspect the vast majority of people who see a padlock and “https:” in a...
