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6 Things I Wish Lawyers Understood About Malpractice Insurance

Look. I get it. Insurance policies aren’t the most interesting reads out there. No policy is ever going to hit the New York Times bestseller list. That said, the reality that an insurance policy doesn’t read like a great suspense novel shouldn’t be...

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Zero Trust Architecture: An Imperative for Law Firms

The Good Old Days of Cybersecurity Life really was simpler once, in the early days of cybersecurity. We had a clear network perimeter defined and...

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Ethical and Budget Friendly Cybersecurity for Solo Lawyers

Current Climate We are a very mobile society and our technology usage seems to increase with every passing day. Lawyers are no different. It is not...

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3 Safety Measures Your Firm Should Implement to Avoid Wire Transfer Scams

We have received a steadily increasing number of notices from our insureds relating to fraudulent wire transfers. This increase in wire scams is...

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In 2022 Supply Chain Security Needs to Be Top of Mind

As we begin a new year, it’s time to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of our cybersecurity posture. Now more than ever, it’s important to...

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 62: When Life Winks

Hello, I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the risk manager with Alps and welcome to another episode of ALPS In Brief, the podcast that comes to you from...

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Attorneys Beware: The Check Scam

It has never been easier than the present day to conduct law firm business without ever meeting clients in person. The result is greater efficiency...

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I Had No Idea My Client Was Going To Do That!

I love a good story, particularly when a valuable lesson can be learned from its telling. Here are two memorable ones. A long-term client reached...

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25% of Law Firms Have Been Breached

What We Learned in 2021 In December 2021, Dave Ries, a frequent co-presenter with the authors, wrote an excellent summary of the cybersecurity...

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Quality Control in the Practice of Law

Back in the 80’s, Wendy’s aired a commercial that has remained a personal favorite and can still bring a smile to my face to this day. Here’s the...

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6 Software Patch Management Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

This blog post is in partnership with LMG Security. With professional hackers and cybersecurity criminals posing a constant threat to law firms...

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6 Aspects of Attorney Departure Every Firm Must Know

A number of books have been written on the topic of attorney departure, many of which provide a plethora of valuable information on everything from...

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Smartphone Phishing Attacks Escalate, Bedeviling Law Firms

Just when you thought you had perfected your cybersecurity training for law firm employees… Time to think again. It’s no secret that cybercriminals...

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