ALPS LEGAL BLOG

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When Funds Transfer Scams Hit, Lawyers Have Options

Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: Apr 28, 2025

Over the years I have written a few blog posts on what is the latest version of what can euphemistically be called the Nigerian prince e-mail scam....

First Flight Series: How a New Solo Lawyer Built a Thriving Practice in Just 3 Months

Rio Laine, Director of Strategic Partnerships: Apr 11, 2025

Starting a law firm straight out of school? Adriana Linares and Rio Laine, ALPS Affinity and Partnerships Director, discuss thinking ahead,...

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How to Manage the Risks Associated with Substantive Malpractice Missteps

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 8, 2025

A report entitled “Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims 2020-2023,” published in 2024 by the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Lawyers’...

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A 5-Year Retrospective and What's Next for ALPS

Rio Laine, Director of Strategic Partnerships: Mar 27, 2025

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 90: Building Valuable Bar Partnerships ft. Angela Armstrong

Rio Laine, Director of Strategic Partnerships: Mar 19, 2025

In this mini episode of ALPS In Brief, our Bar & Affinity Partner Strategist Rio Peterson sits down with Angela Armstrong, Executive Director at the...

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First Flight Podcast: How Shy and Introverted Attorneys Harness Quiet Strength

Rio Laine, Director of Strategic Partnerships: Mar 14, 2025

Discover how introverted and shy attorneys can overcome anxiety and harness their strengths with insights from Heidi Brown, professor at Brooklyn...

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GIRL ATTORNEY, 30,000+ Member Online Community, Endorses ALPS

Rio Laine, Director of Strategic Partnerships: Feb 27, 2025

At the beginning of 2025, ALPS entered into a new and exciting partnership with GIRL ATTORNEY®, an online community of nearly 40,000 women practicing...

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First Flight Series: How Specialization & Structure Prevent Future Headaches for Lawyers

Rio Laine, Director of Strategic Partnerships: Feb 20, 2025

Welcome aboard New Solo: First Flight! In this special series, hosts Adriana Linares and Rio Laine of ALPS Insurance are your captains, guiding you...

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6 Most Common Legal Malpractice Claims in 2024

Stacey Smith Claims Manager: Feb 12, 2025

In 2024, claims trends continued on the same course we have started to notice over the past few years. Here are a few examples of types of claims and...

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True Stories & Tips for Law Firm Splits, Dissolutions, and Attorney Departures

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 6, 2025

I have three stories to share, but first a reminder of what tail coverage is and isn’t. Sometimes after hearing good things about ALPS, a lawyer will...

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Relief Isn’t Always Spelled R-O-L-A-I-D-S. Sometimes, It’s Spelled D-E-L-E-G-A-T-E!

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 5, 2025

Years ago, an extended family member didn’t file his personal tax return yet again. Don’t misunderstand me, every year a tax return is prepared. He...

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Celebrating Leadership: My Journey as APCIA Emerging Leader for 2025

Kurt Whitmire, Director of Commercial Lines: Feb 4, 2025

A Journey with ALPS