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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM
I invite you to think about and answer the following three questions. Would you describe yourself as someone who is generally happy as an attorney? Are you proud of and satisfied with your professional accomplishments? Is a sense of purpose present...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 3, 2021 12:00:00 AM
What is shadow IT? Let me start with a story I heard recently. A law firm had in place a written policy that set forth a list of approved services,...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 26, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Multiple lawyers and firms have reached out to me over the years, each concerned about impairment and wanting to discuss their options. In light of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM
As we transition to more permanent work-from-home schedules, the lack of supervision and a diminished sense of community could have bigger...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 6, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Underwriters in the legal malpractice insurance space often exercise caution when reviewing applications of firms that have one or more attorneys...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM
It’s quite normal for an attorney to have an emotional response after learning a malpractice claim is on the way. Problems arise, however, if the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 9, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Mark shares some stories of cancelled flights, employment emergencies, and more, to illustrate a timely point: When things go off the rails, being...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 1, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Several concerned lawyers recently reached out to me each wanting to discuss attorney impairment. In light of these conversations and with a desire...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 24, 2021 12:00:00 AM
As a risk manager for a nationwide legal malpractice insurer, I am sure it comes as no surprise that I believe the purchase of legal malpractice...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The number of times I’ve observed or heard about a problematic nonverbal interaction with a client (to which the involved lawyer or staff member was...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 30, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Mark Bassingthwaighte: Hello, I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the risk manager here at ALPS. And welcome to another episode of ALPS In Brief, the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 21, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The term “of counsel” has multiple meanings. It has been used as an honorary designation for retired partners, a special designation for firm...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 14, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Market forces drive change and, at times, even bring about innovation. So, in response, when a lawyer or firm decides to adjust the business model...
