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ALPS In Brief - Episode 73: The Ethical Obligation of Succession Planning
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 10:58:09 AM
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 10:58:09 AM
7 min read
Why the Use of an Engagement Letter Should Never Be Considered Optional
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Engagement letters seem to be one of those documents most lawyers intellectually appreciate the value of but often underutilize. This letter simply...
3 min read
How to Avoid Common Co-Counsel Relationship Missteps
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 7, 2023 10:00:00 AM
Co-counsel relationships are sometimes formed “on the fly,” meaning no thorough discussion as to who will be responsible for whatever occurs. This...
17 min read
ALPS In Brief - Episode 72: Do Legal Subscription Services Really Work?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 24, 2023 11:09:57 AM
16 min read
ALPS In Brief - Episode 71: Meet Rio!
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 3, 2023 11:04:09 AM
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How to Avoid Common Conflict of Interest Traps
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 2, 2023 10:25:00 AM
Particularly in the solo and small firm setting, conflict missteps are often not a “whoops, we missed that name” kind of thing. More often the...
3 min read
Why It’s Important to Document Scope of Representation
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 1, 2023 10:24:57 AM
I know lawyers get tired of hearing it and risk folk like me get tired of always having to say it; but there is real value in documenting scope of...
3 min read
What Non-Engagement Letters Really Do
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 31, 2023 10:24:34 AM
Over the years I have found a real disparity among attorneys as to their willingness to write non-engagement letters. You know the one. It’s that...
4 min read
Why Your Law Firm Needs Social Engineering Awareness Training
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Some time ago I had a conversation with a few lawyers who had come close to being scammed out of several hundred thousand dollars. While I was...
16 min read
ALPS In Brief - Episode 70: Don’t Let These Coverage Concerns Surprise You
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 13, 2023 1:31:01 PM
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8 Safeguards to Ensure You Can Trust Your Law Firm Employees
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 28, 2023 11:56:53 AM
I continue to be surprised at the number of times I learn that a law firm turned over complete oversight of client property to a non-attorney member...
4 min read
Solo Attorneys: Don't Wait to Figure Out Your Succession Plan
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 14, 2023 7:00:00 AM
The two most common excuses I’ve heard over the years for not having a succession plan in place are these. It’s either “my plan is to die at my...
5 min read
7 Ways To Stay Out of Trust Account Trouble
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 7, 2023 7:00:00 AM
Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And while there have been and will continue to be...