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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 27, 2018
At ALPS we talk a lot about what makes us different. We can say with confidence that it is because we recognize our people as our greatest asset. If you’ve ever called ALPS over the past 18 years then it’s very likely that you’ve spoken with Nancy...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2018
Some attorneys prefer working in an office share setting. And look, I get it. The reasons for doing so can be compelling. There’s the savings on...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 4, 2018
You’ve got a very serious problem on your hands should your firm’s computer network ever become infected with ransomware, which is a type of malware...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 30, 2018
In this episode of the ALPS In Brief podcast, ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte sits down with ALPS Underwriting Manager Leah Gooley to dig a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 17, 2018
We may have reached, “a fairly critical point where traditional photographic evidence just isn’t as reliable as it used to be.” This according to...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 1, 2018
Addiction, substance abuse and the resulting professional and personal fallout can destroy careers and lives. As another wonderful addition to our ...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 18, 2018
Legal malpractice insurance policies are claims-made and reported policies. This means coverage is afforded if a malpractice claim is made and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 11, 2018
Being busy is often an excuse for not taking care of ourselves, whether that means long days in the office or racking up the airline miles for...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 5, 2018
In today’s world, people frequently work outside of their offices. They may be working while visiting a coffee shop, sitting at an airport, staying...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 27, 2018
Patrick R. Krill, JD, LLM shifted from the practice of law to addiction counseling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. In partnership with the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 14, 2018
Mark Bassingthwaighte sat down with ALPS’ Executive Vice President Chris Newbold earlier this year to discuss the topic of Attorney well-being....
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 6, 2018
Two quick stories. Years ago, I had a plumbing emergency. The short version is I discovered a broken water line in my kitchen on a Thanksgiving eve....
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 4, 2018
Believe it or not, file handoffs can lead to trouble if not properly managed. It doesn’t matter if the handoff is from a partner to an associate,...
