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ALPS In Brief - Episode 70: Don’t Let These Coverage Concerns Surprise You
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 13, 2023
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8 Safeguards to Ensure You Can Trust Your Law Firm Employees
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 28, 2023
I continue to be surprised at the number of times I learn that a law firm turned over complete oversight of client property to a non-attorney member...
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Solo Attorneys: Don't Wait to Figure Out Your Succession Plan
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 14, 2023
The two most common excuses I’ve heard over the years for not having a succession plan in place are these. It’s either “my plan is to die at my...
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7 Ways To Stay Out of Trust Account Trouble
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 7, 2023
Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And while there have been and will continue to be...
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When Sharing Office Space, Make Sure You Have Your Ducks in a Row
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 24, 2023
I once came across a comment on a blog post about attorneys sharing office space that stated malpractice insurance companies and those who write our...
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Why It’s Important To Be Able To Say "No"
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 19, 2023
Some people seem to struggle when it comes to saying no. Perhaps they view it as requiring them to be confrontational and confronting someone can be...
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How Little Things Can Turn Into Big Problems
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 5, 2023
When I was young, I tried to bake cookies on my own as a surprise for the rest of my family who was away for a few hours. I had yet to appreciate the...
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Joint Representation Conflict Waivers – Why You Can't Have It Both Ways
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 15, 2023
An estate planning firm asked me to review several sample Consent to Joint Representation forms they were using with their clients; and what I found...
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How to Avoid the Legal Fee Suit Counterclaim
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 8, 2023
You finish a client matter. You feel good about the quality of your work, and you are pleased that you got such a good result for your client. Then,...
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Don't Underestimate the Importance of Closure Letters
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 1, 2023
Over the years, I have found that the use of closure letters varies greatly, not only between firms, but even between attorneys practicing at the...
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How to Make the Right Impression When Applying for Malpractice Insurance
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 8, 2023
Of course, a malpractice insurance underwriter will review everything a law firm submits in its application and obviously a great deal can be learned...