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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 31, 2022
Referrals of all types are commonplace in the practice of law. They are often made after work is declined. Staff may pass a name along in response to a cold call or to a client who needs a service that your firm doesn’t provide. Referrals can occur...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 17, 2022
Due to a recent move, my wife and I are experiencing the joys of learning to work with a new HOA. On the upside, this HOA is much better run and far...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 3, 2022
A man attempted to rape a county employee inside of a courthouse bathroom. A criminal defendant who was scheduled to appear in court to enter a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 7, 2022
When traveling on business, it can be so easy to grab a burger and fries at a local drive-thru verses taking the time to find a place where I can...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 1, 2022
Smartphones can be a significant cybersecurity risk, in part because many owners take a lackadaisical view when it comes to properly securing them...
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Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: May 26, 2022
I was recently at a cocktail reception with a bunch of attorneys that I would describe as a group of 50 somethings. This gathering was a first for...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 18, 2022
Counterfeit checks are more of a problem than most realize. Scam artists create millions of these checks each year and while there are a wide...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 13, 2022
A question that occasionally comes up concerns insurance coverage for the loss of client funds. This is a particularly troublesome concern due to...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 6, 2022
Sometimes when a lawyer calls in, there is a despondency in the voice that comes across loud and clear. The lawyer isn’t always aware of it; but...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 9, 2022
I won’t keep you waiting and wondering. In my mind, the reason is self-evident. If you ever find yourself having to deal with a malpractice claim...
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Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Feb 22, 2022
Current Climate We are a very mobile society and our technology usage seems to increase with every passing day. Lawyers are no different. It is not...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 5, 2022
Back in the 80’s, Wendy’s aired a commercial that has remained a personal favorite and can still bring a smile to my face to this day. Here’s the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 6, 2021
Underwriters in the legal malpractice insurance space often exercise caution when reviewing applications of firms that have one or more attorneys...
