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Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: May 16, 2018
With the daily grind of the practice of law we seldom take time to think about why we got into this business in the first place. With the exception of those who think it’s the most socially acceptable venue for belligerents, I suspect the answer is...
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Chris Newbold, Chief Operating Officer: May 3, 2018
While he was facilitating the State Bar of Nevada Strategic Planning, ALPS Executive Vice President Chris Newbold, also had the opportunity to sit...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 2, 2018
In the legal profession, failing to properly manage conflicts of interest with prospective clients can lead to ethical dilemmas, compromised client...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 26, 2018
Back in 2015, I was one of over 23,000 people who made a donation to a Kickstarter campaign for the Planetary Society’s LightSail project. The...
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Karen Thalacker: Apr 24, 2018
Sure, we wish that every day would result in good news delivered to a happy client. And we also know that just isn’t realistic. Delivering that good...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 19, 2018
Professor Heidi K. Brown is a former construction litigator, author and self-described introvert. Mark was able to connect with Heidi, who is based...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 18, 2018
Remember the good old days when it was pretty easy to recognize a phishing attack? Who couldn’t determine that an email asking for verification of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 5, 2018
If you are not already aware, ALPS proudly partners with Clio, the easy-to-use cloud-based law practice management software company with over...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 4, 2018
As a risk manager for the past 20 years, I’ve had more conversations with lawyers than I can keep track of and that were about more topics than I...
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Karen Thalacker: Mar 29, 2018
Attorneys often wear many hats for their clients. In this short video, Guest Blogger Karen Thalacker looks at an attorney’s role as a counselor. She...
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Chris Fagan, Claims Attorney: Mar 27, 2018
Could there be a better time than spring to think about engagement letters?! The birds are singing, the flowers are out, the sun is shining, and...
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Chris Newbold, Chief Operating Officer: Mar 22, 2018
ALPS Executive Vice President, Chris Newbold, recently sat down with Doug Ende, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel at the Washington State Bar...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 21, 2018
Some will find it difficult to swallow; but there may be potential conflict traps hiding somewhere on your network, particularly if you practice at...
