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Insights from the 2026 ALPS Bar Leaders Retreat
Marc Raco: Oct 29, 2026
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What Does Legal Malpractice Insurance Cover and Exclude?
Robin Kendall: Oct 21, 2026
Legal malpractice insurance generally responds when a client or another party alleges that an error or omission in covered professional legal...
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Why Law Firm Insurance Premiums Rise Without Claims
Leah Gooley, Underwriting Manager: Oct 9, 2026
You opened your renewal notice, saw a higher number, and thought: "Wait, I haven't had a single claim." That reaction is common. And it's completely...
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ALPS Insurance Finalizes Acquisition of Ohio Bar Liability Insurance Company
ALPS Team: Oct 1, 2026
MISSOULA, Mont. and COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following approval by the Ohio Department of Insurance, ALPS Insurance (ALPS) and the Ohio State Bar Association...
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Don't Be a Law Firm Red Flag: 14 Ways to Make a Good Impression
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 26, 2026
Like you, I’ve been a consumer for years. And the older I get, the more I recognize how quickly first impressions shape my decisions. If I walk into...
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The CAPTCHA That Installs Malware
Timothy Russum: Aug 11, 2026
You have clicked "I'm not a robot" boxes a thousand times without thinking. Scammers built a fake one.
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A Decision to Hire a Contract Attorney Should Never Be Just About the Money
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 4, 2026
Solo and small firm lawyers hire contract attorneys for all kinds of reasons: smoothing out workflow spikes, adding subject matter expertise,...
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How to Safeguard Your Law Practice from Current Malpractice Trends
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 21, 2026
Law firm risk management is no longer just about avoiding obvious mistakes. Today’s malpractice landscape shows that many claims arise from routine...
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Why “Minimal‑Work” Business Opportunities Often Fail Ethical Review – The License Rental Problem
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 7, 2026
Solo and small firm lawyers continue to receive offers to participate in what is commonly called a license rental business model. These offers can...
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Never Assume “It’s All Good” When Purchasing a Law Practice
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 23, 2026
Don't miss our July 8 CLE, Business Relationships Between Lawyers, available on-demand after it airs! Assumptions make daily life possible. We assume...
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Estate Planning for Your Client's Online Presence
Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Jun 2, 2026
Most people have at least a basic estate plan, a will, maybe a trust, beneficiary designations, and powers of attorney. The traditional pieces are...
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What Insurers Want to See: Practical Steps to Reduce Your Cyber Insurance Costs
Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: May 20, 2026
Cyber insurance used to feel like a checkbox. Get a policy, file it away, and hope you never need it. That era is over.
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When Your Client Wants to Talk to Opposing Counsel Directly
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 13, 2026
Truth be told, I’ve been there myself sitting on the client’s side of an attorney’s desk. At the time, it felt like my legal matter simply wasn’t...