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ALPS In Brief - Episode 73: The Ethical Obligation of Succession Planning
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 10:58:09 AM
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 10:58:09 AM
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Why the Use of an Engagement Letter Should Never Be Considered Optional
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Engagement letters seem to be one of those documents most lawyers intellectually appreciate the value of but often underutilize. This letter simply...
4 min read
How Can We Take Better Care of Our Attorneys? Part II.
Martha Amrine, Senior Claims Attorney: Sep 14, 2023 8:00:00 AM
On February 16, 2023, Ryan True began a discussion on the ALPS blog by asking this question: How Can We Take Better Care of Our Attorneys? Ryan cited...
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How to Avoid Common Co-Counsel Relationship Missteps
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 7, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Co-counsel relationships are sometimes formed “on the fly,” meaning no thorough discussion as to who will be responsible for whatever occurs. This...
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When Shopping Malpractice Insurance: Pay Attention to Your Retroactive Coverage Date
Billy Belsom: Aug 31, 2023 8:00:00 AM
When considering a change in lawyer's malpractice liability carriers, understanding the effect of a retroactive coverage date in a claims-made policy...
17 min read
ALPS In Brief - Episode 72: Do Legal Subscription Services Really Work?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 24, 2023 11:09:57 AM
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What Not to Do When the Sh*t Hits the Fan
Douglas V. Chandler: Aug 17, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Introduction Since publishing Part I of this series, several new clients contacted us after being shocked and insulted to learn that a disciplinary...
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ALPS In Brief - Episode 71: Meet Rio!
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 3, 2023 11:04:09 AM
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How to Avoid Common Conflict of Interest Traps
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 2, 2023 10:25:00 AM
Particularly in the solo and small firm setting, conflict missteps are often not a “whoops, we missed that name” kind of thing. More often the...
3 min read
Breached Law Firms Bemoan: "The Class Action Attorneys Have Found Us"
Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Aug 2, 2023 8:30:00 AM
Remember the Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka? A lot of lawyers thought they had discovered a golden ticket when they discovered ChatGPT. They were...
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Why It’s Important to Document Scope of Representation
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 1, 2023 10:24:57 AM
I know lawyers get tired of hearing it and risk folk like me get tired of always having to say it; but there is real value in documenting scope of...
3 min read
What Non-Engagement Letters Really Do
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 31, 2023 10:24:34 AM
Over the years I have found a real disparity among attorneys as to their willingness to write non-engagement letters. You know the one. It’s that...
6 min read
Getting Help With Malpractice Claims And Bar Grievances
Douglas V. Chandler: Jul 20, 2023 8:30:00 AM
What Not To Do When the Fan Starts Slinging What Just Hit It: Part I of IV Introduction Over the past several weeks, we have had the privilege of...