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In 2022 Supply Chain Security Needs to Be Top of Mind

LMG Security: Feb 8, 2022 12:00:00 AM

As we begin a new year, it’s time to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of our cybersecurity posture. Now more than ever, it’s important to look at the big picture. The recent Log4j exploit serves as a reminder that supply chain security...

Cybersecurity

14 min read

ALPS In Brief – Episode 62: When Life Winks

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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Hello, I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the risk manager with Alps and welcome to another episode of ALPS In Brief, the podcast that comes to you from...

ALPS In Brief Podcast Attorney Wellness

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Attorneys Beware: The Check Scam

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Martha Amrine, Senior Claims Attorney: Jan 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM

It has never been easier than the present day to conduct law firm business without ever meeting clients in person. The result is greater efficiency...

Tales from the Claims Files Cybersecurity

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I Had No Idea My Client Was Going To Do That!

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 19, 2022 12:00:00 AM

I love a good story, particularly when a valuable lesson can be learned from its telling. Here are two memorable ones. A long-term client reached...

Law Practice Management

3 min read

25% of Law Firms Have Been Breached

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Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Jan 11, 2022 12:00:00 AM

What We Learned in 2021 In December 2021, Dave Ries, a frequent co-presenter with the authors, wrote an excellent summary of the cybersecurity...

Law Practice Management Cybersecurity

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Quality Control in the Practice of Law

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Back in the 80’s, Wendy’s aired a commercial that has remained a personal favorite and can still bring a smile to my face to this day. Here’s the...

Solo and Small Firm Resources Law Practice Management

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6 Software Patch Management Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

LMG Security: Dec 28, 2021 12:00:00 AM

This blog post is in partnership with LMG Security. With professional hackers and cybersecurity criminals posing a constant threat to law firms...

Law Practice Management

3 min read

6 Aspects of Attorney Departure Every Firm Must Know

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM

A number of books have been written on the topic of attorney departure, many of which provide a plethora of valuable information on everything from...

Law Practice Management

3 min read

Smartphone Phishing Attacks Escalate, Bedeviling Law Firms

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Dec 21, 2021 12:00:00 AM

Just when you thought you had perfected your cybersecurity training for law firm employees… Time to think again. It’s no secret that cybercriminals...

Cybersecurity