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Appreciating Good Employees

I get it — you’re busy. But, you should never be too busy to let your good employees know they are appreciated. Here are 3 things you can do to let the people who work for you feel valued.

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Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice — Perspective

It is almost Thanksgiving and Christmas is right around the corner. All of the retailers panicked with 7 fewer days to shop between Thanksgiving and...

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There’s Something “Phishy” about Certain Text Messages

For the sake of your clients, I hope you, and every other person who works at your firm, know full well what phishing attacks are and at least the...

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Checklists for Closing Your Practice and Winding Up Your Business

Common reasons lawyers close their practices include a medical disability, wanting to retire, a move out-of-state, or a career change. While the...

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Law Firms And ERGs

ERG is the business world acronym for an Employee Resource Group. Ever think about forming an ERG for women and men who strive to maximize their...

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It’s Okay to Hit the Pause Button on Work

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ALPS In Brief — Episode 39: It’s Okay to Hit the Pause Button on Work

A women-owned law firm in Fredericksburg, Virginia committed to accommodating family priorities into their work schedules. When a partner left the...

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Why Prioritize Wellness?

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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Notice Under the Claims Made and Reported Policy: You Are Your Partner’s Keeper

Maybe obvious, but one of the most important considerations in a claims made and reported insurance policy is timely reporting. ALPS’ Claims Made...

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 38: Empower Your Employees to Make Smart Security Decisions

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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One Reason Why Reminders Never Hurt

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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Money Can’t Fix Everything – Especially If It's the Problem

It is often said that money is the root of all evil. I don’t know if that’s true but what is true is money is the center of all legal malpractice...

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How to Avoid Getting Hoodwinked by Phony Help Desk Contact Information

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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ALPS In Brief – Episode 37: Don't Mind Your Own Business

How can we make real changes within the practice of law to lessen the impact of stress on individuals in this profession? In this episode of the...

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