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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 6, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Common reasons lawyers close their practices include a medical disability, wanting to retire, a move out-of-state, or a career change. While the specific steps that need to be taken and the time frame involved can vary significantly depending upon...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM
It should come as no surprise that wellness has become a front and center topic in recent years, particularly in the legal profession; but I have a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM
As an organization or law firm of any size looking to build a cybersecurity plan, your first step should be training your staff — making everyone...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM
I took a call worth sharing because the learning it provides serves as a good reminder about the perils that can arise from a failure to follow...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM
I have two points to make with this short post and I’m going to start with the one that’s easier to swallow: fake help desks. Here’s the long and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 4, 2019 12:00:00 AM
ABA MRPC Rule 1.4 Communication seems clear on its face. Attorneys are to keep clients reasonably informed about the status of their matters as well...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 29, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Featured in the hit Gimlet Media podcast, ‘The Habitat,’ Dr. Tristan Bassingthwaighte, architectural designer, space researcher, and resident of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 27, 2019 12:00:00 AM
I recently asked several of our claims attorneys to identify the top habits they felt new lawyers should develop from day one. With one exception,...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM
ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte sits down with Matt Sims, co-founder of Standpoint Decision Support Inc. to discuss risk assessment and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 7, 2019 12:00:00 AM
I suspect having to deal with an allegation of malpractice isn’t something anyone would put on a list of “things I look forward to” for all kinds of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 17, 2019 12:00:00 AM
In light of my 60th birthday celebration soon becoming a memory, my wife and I have been spending a fair amount of time of late reviewing our...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM
I have yet to read an insurance policy that I would consider a great read. So let’s admit it, insurance policies are rather boring. I suspect few of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Updated June 2023 An attorney’s decision to use a computer tablet, a cloud-based service such as Dropbox, a smart phone, a Wi-Fi network, or even...
