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Don't Underestimate the Importance of Closure Letters

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 same firm. The excuses I often hear include statements like “we do a lot of flat fee in-and-out work...

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A futuristic woman

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Will Lawyers Survive AI's Impact on the Future of Law?

Catchy title, right? Well, we must ‘fess up – OpenAI’s ChatGPT lent us a hand. We submitted this request: “Suggest several striking titles for an...

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How Can We Take Better Care of Our Attorneys?

In my day-to-day, I do a lot of research. Researching whatever information I can find about law firms and attorneys that I feel might be a good fit...

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How Hackers Get Into Your Computer & Law Firm

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding a Network Takeover How do cybercriminals break into a law firm? It can be startlingly quick and easy. We’re...

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How to Make the Right Impression When Applying for Malpractice Insurance

Of course, a malpractice insurance underwriter will review everything a law firm submits in its application and obviously a great deal can be learned...

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A healthy life starts with healthy habits while you continue your law practice

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Digital Detoxing: A Lawyer’s Best Friend

The Authors Are Detox Veterans While that heading might seem a little silly, it is absolutely true that fighting digital addiction is a true battle....

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Chris Newbold is stepping into a year-long term as President for the Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL).

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A Good Lawyer is a Healthy Lawyer

ALPS EVP Chris Newbold and longtime advocate for wellness in the legal profession named IWIL President for 2023. ALPS is excited to announce its...

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lawyers make their business plan

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Lawyers: How and Why to Implement a Business Plan to Guide Your Firm

Successful businesses of all shapes and sizes often take time once a year or so to review and update their mission statement, strategic plan, and...

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Can A Lawyer Represent a Family Member?

At some point in every lawyer’s career, a family member will ask for legal advice and the question arises of whether a lawyer can represent a family...

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A social media happy lawyer is forgetting to ponder whether their law firm's social media marketing strategy is ethical

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Is Your Law Firm’s Social Media Marketing Ethical?

As firms close out the year, plans are being finalized for next year’s marketing campaigns. Indeed, firms are planning many creative ways to market...

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Ask the Right Questions When Shopping for Malpractice Insurance

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...

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Holidays and Weekends: Prime Time for Cyberattacks

Did Your Law Firm Survive Thanksgiving?

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Lawyers, don't procrastinate on your deadlines!

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Reduced Statutes of Limitations and Notice Laws

Trying to decide an issue on which to write these blog posts can be difficult, not because we do not see enough interesting issues in the world of...

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