law practice management

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Why You Should Never Minimize the Significance of Client Driven Indemnity Provisions

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 2, 2024

I continue to get the occasional call from a lawyer wanting to know my thoughts about a new business opportunity. It’s a call that often starts out...

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3 Examples of Legal Malpractice Causes and Suggested Safeguards

Stacey Smith Claims Manager: Mar 20, 2024

We at ALPS have talked for many years about safeguards to implement to protect your firm (and your clients!) from a potential disaster. Although...

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Retirement for Lawyers

Dena Stoddard: Mar 13, 2024

The Importance of Succession Planning for Lawyers Succession planning is a crucial aspect of the legal profession. As lawyers, we devote our careers...

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How in the World Can You Not Know Who Your Client Is?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 7, 2024

From time to time, I get involved in conversations with lawyers who have called in with a question or concern, and as we talk through the situation,...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 78: Succession Planning & Selecting a Backup Attorney

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 11, 2024

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 77: 25 Holiday Risk Management Tips

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 21, 2023

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Why You Never Want to Get Lazy With Your Time Keeping

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 6, 2023

This post is directed toward those of you who fail to accurately record your time on a consistent basis throughout the day, day after day. I know it...

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Lawyers: Don't Let Clients Make Assumptions About Your Role

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 15, 2023

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Why It’s Important to Have Attorney Accountability Built Into Your Firm’s Conflict Checking Process

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 18, 2023

What happens in your firm if there’s a hit during a conflicts check? Hopefully, the conflict concern is immediately brought to the attention of the...

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 73: The Ethical Obligation of Succession Planning

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023

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Why the Use of an Engagement Letter Should Never Be Considered Optional

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023

Engagement letters seem to be one of those documents most lawyers intellectually appreciate the value of but often underutilize. This letter simply...

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How to Avoid Common Co-Counsel Relationship Missteps

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 7, 2023

Co-counsel relationships are sometimes formed “on the fly,” meaning no thorough discussion as to who will be responsible for whatever occurs. This...