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Stacey Smith Claims Manager: Apr 13, 2023
At ALPS, we strongly encourage you to use engagement letters — so much so that if a claim is made against you and handled under certain policy forms, ALPS will reduce your deductible if your file contains an engagement letter. It is also worth...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 5, 2023
When I was young, I tried to bake cookies on my own as a surprise for the rest of my family who was away for a few hours. I had yet to appreciate the...
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ALPS Team: Mar 29, 2023
Spare Yourself Headaches In Your Law Practice by Following these Helpful Communication Tips: Hard to believe that around this time 20 years ago I...
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Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: Mar 23, 2023
There is no shortage of ethics articles reminding you to pay attention to the occasionally overlooked question of who is the client and when a ...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 15, 2023
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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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 8, 2023
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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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 1, 2023
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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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 18, 2023
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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Douglas V. Chandler: Dec 28, 2022
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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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 14, 2022
After having consulted with over twelve hundred law firms over the years, trust me when I say that more than a few small law firms around the country...
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Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Nov 15, 2022
Can U.S. Critical Infrastructure Really Be Brought Down?
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 9, 2022
Declination letters, also referred to as non-engagement letters, are those letters that say, “thanks, but no.” Some lawyers use them religiously and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 2, 2022
As with so many tech decisions lawyers face, the answer is yes, as long as any associated ethical issues are identified and responsibly addressed....
