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Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: Nov 16, 2018
A lot of legal malpractice claims come down to a he-said-she-said between the lawyer and the client and, despite ethical obligation of candor imposed upon lawyers, more often than not those type of disputes go the way of the client absent that...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 6, 2018
You’ve given it your all and your client has been pleased with how the matter progressed. However, now that things are wrapping up, this client...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 1, 2018
Client relationships can end for any one of a number of reasons, to include a matter has been resolved, the client no longer wishes to proceed, or...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 25, 2018
Regardless of size, any and every law firm is an attractive target for a cyber criminal. Think about it. Law firms serve clients of all shapes and...
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Chris Newbold, Chief Operating Officer: Oct 18, 2018
Jeff Bunn, lawyer, wellness expert and owner of the Mindful Law Coaching and Consulting Group, presents the business case for investing in attorney...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 15, 2018
Under a claims made and reported policy, an insured would have coverage for any covered malpractice misstep that occurs and is reported during a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2018
Some attorneys prefer working in an office share setting. And look, I get it. The reasons for doing so can be compelling. There’s the savings on...
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Chris Newbold, Chief Operating Officer: Sep 13, 2018
ALPS Executive Vice President, Chris Newbold, caught up with former State Bar of South Dakota President and business transaction and estate...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 30, 2018
In this episode of the ALPS In Brief podcast, ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte sits down with ALPS Underwriting Manager Leah Gooley to dig a...
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Stacey Smith Claims Manager: Aug 21, 2018
It seems that every week, the news reports on yet another company that suffered a cyber breach. Law firms, even small firms, are not immune from...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 17, 2018
We may have reached, “a fairly critical point where traditional photographic evidence just isn’t as reliable as it used to be.” This according to...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 5, 2018
In today’s world, people frequently work outside of their offices. They may be working while visiting a coffee shop, sitting at an airport, staying...
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David Fratarcangelo, Claims Attorney: Jun 20, 2018
The decision to avoid trial in a criminal matter and enter into a plea agreement is an important and often difficult choice to make for both the...
