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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 6, 2018 12:00:00 AM
You’ve given it your all and your client has been pleased with how the matter progressed. However, now that things are wrapping up, this client thought the time was right to let you know that once everything is finalized you are to turn over the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 1, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Some may view this as me being nitpicky, but there is a difference between disengagement letters and letters of closure. Yes, while both serve to...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Regardless of size, any and every law firm is an attractive target for a cyber criminal. Think about it. Law firms serve clients of all shapes and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 23, 2018 12:00:00 AM
October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. To get you on the right track, we’ve pulled together our favorite cyber-related podcasts from...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 15, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Under a claims made and reported policy, an insured would have coverage for any covered malpractice misstep that occurs and is reported during a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 4, 2018 12:00:00 AM
For over 20 years now, I have worked for an insurance company that insures lawyers for their malpractice. Trust me when I say I get it. There are...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 2, 2018 12:00:00 AM
When I first joined ALPS over 20 years ago, most of my risk management efforts were focused on proper file documentation, calendaring best practices...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 27, 2018 12:00:00 AM
At ALPS we talk a lot about what makes us different. We can say with confidence that it is because we recognize our people as our greatest asset....
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Some attorneys prefer working in an office share setting. And look, I get it. The reasons for doing so can be compelling. There’s the savings on...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 4, 2018 12:00:00 AM
(Updated May 19, 2023) You’ve got a very serious problem on your hands should your firm’s computer network ever become infected with ransomware,...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 30, 2018 12:00:00 AM
In this episode of the ALPS In Brief podcast, ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte sits down with ALPS Underwriting Manager Leah Gooley to dig a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 17, 2018 12:00:00 AM
We may have reached, “a fairly critical point where traditional photographic evidence just isn’t as reliable as it used to be.” This according to...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 14, 2018 12:00:00 AM
1) In accordance with ABA Model Rule 1.3, plan for your death or disability by designating a successor attorney. There is an obligation to prevent...
