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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 21, 2022
Every one of us has heard the pitches. “Bigger is better.” “We’ve been in business for over 100 years so we’re the one company you can trust.” “We’ve got the one thing you can’t live without.” “We’re your one-stop shop for everything you need.” “We...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 14, 2022
After having consulted with over twelve hundred law firms over the years, trust me when I say that more than a few small law firms around the country...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 8, 2022
What does herding goats, surviving 3 months in the Canadian tundra, and eating porcupines have to do with practicing law? In this episode, Mark sits...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 30, 2022
While certain business risks can be unpleasant to think about and others are all too easy to minimize; unexpected things can and do happen, even to...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 9, 2022
Declination letters, also referred to as non-engagement letters, are those letters that say, “thanks, but no.” Some lawyers use them religiously and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 2, 2022
As with so many tech decisions lawyers face, the answer is yes, as long as any associated ethical issues are identified and responsibly addressed....
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 18, 2022
The short answer is yes, everyone does; but the reason lawyers need to be concerned requires a longer explanation. What is a deepfake? The word...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 6, 2022
Transcript: MARK BASSINGTHWAIGHTE: Hello, I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the Risk Manager here at ALPS, and welcome to the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 21, 2022
Is it okay for a lawyer to text with clients? This question is one that keeps coming up. The short answer is yes; but just because you can do...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 7, 2022
Get ready for a typical lawyer response, because the answer is maybe. It all depends upon the specifics of the situation. Let’s take a look at three...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 6, 2022
In this episode of ALPS In Brief, Mark and the founders of Sensei Enterprises discuss cybersecurity options and support for solo and small law...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 31, 2022
Referrals of all types are commonplace in the practice of law. They are often made after work is declined. Staff may pass a name along in response...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 17, 2022
Due to a recent move, my wife and I are experiencing the joys of learning to work with a new HOA. On the upside, this HOA is much better run and far...
