ALPS LEGAL BLOG

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Physical Security in a Transformed World

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Aug 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM

The Evolving Practice of Law It has been several years since we wrote on the topic of physical security, but it seems like a good topic now that so...

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 64: Project Destination

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM

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The Interplay Between the Duty to Maintain Client Confidences and Courthouse Security

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM

A man attempted to rape a county employee inside of a courthouse bathroom. A criminal defendant who was scheduled to appear in court to enter a...

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The Nuts and Bolts of Mobile Digital Forensics for Criminal Lawyers

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Aug 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Digital Forensics Let’s start at the beginning. What is digital forensics? According to a 2008 US CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness...

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Why Being Alone in the Woods for 89 Days is the Same as Practicing Law

Annie Harris, Claims Attorney: Jul 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Last week I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by a person who had recently spent 89 days surviving in the Arctic wilderness for a reality...

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4 Key Steps to Creating an Effective Cybersecurity Plan

LMG Security: Jul 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Cybersecurity requirements are ramping up, and cybercrime continues to increase. The FBI’s Internet Crime Report shared that there was a ...

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The Problem With Taking Practice Management Shortcuts

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 7, 2022 12:00:00 AM

When traveling on business, it can be so easy to grab a burger and fries at a local drive-thru verses taking the time to find a place where I can...

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Taking the Fight to the Ransomware Gangs: The Impact on Law Firms

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Jun 28, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Going on the Offensive: A New Development in Combatting Ransomware For as long as ransomware gangs have been around, we’ve been rocked back on our...

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 63: Relationships and First Impressions

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Transcript: Hello, I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the risk manager here at ALPS, and welcome to the latest episode of ALPS in Brief, of the podcast...

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Electronic Evidence

Stacey Smith Claims Manager: Jun 16, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Beware the client who brings you electronic recordings! Many or most clients have the ability to video people or record conversations with their...

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Don’t Have a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Security Strategy Yet?

LMG Security: Jun 14, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Well, it’s a good time to start preparing one. The Biden Administration recently released an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to obtain...

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How to Secure Your Smartphone

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Smartphones can be a significant cybersecurity risk, in part because many owners take a lackadaisical view when it comes to properly securing them...