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law firm data afloat in the world wide web

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Unexpected Threats to Confidentiality and Law Firm Cybersecurity: The SEC and ChatGPT

The Security and Exchange Commission Subpoenas Covington & Burling for Client Names This story came out of left field. Since when does the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) go to court asking a law firm to identify clients impacted by a data...

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lawyers discuss conflict waivers

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Joint Representation Conflict Waivers – Why You Can't Have It Both Ways

An estate planning firm asked me to review several sample Consent to Joint Representation forms they were using with their clients; and what I found...

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Lawyer receiving notice of a malpractice counterclaim.

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How to Avoid the Legal Fee Suit Counterclaim

You finish a client matter. You feel good about the quality of your work, and you are pleased that you got such a good result for your client. Then,...

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a smart lawyer reads law books in the law library

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Is Your Law Firm Asking the Right Questions?

I’ve been emailing law firms every quarter for a few years now in an effort to get at the heart of what lawyers need and how ALPS can help them. I...

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thank you letter from an attorney sits on a wooden desk

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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...

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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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a group of attorneys support and embrace one another

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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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a graphic shows a hacker stealing files from a laptop

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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

5 min read

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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