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6 min read
How to Avoid Common Conflict of Interest Traps
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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...
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3 min read
Breached Law Firms Bemoan: "The Class Action Attorneys Have Found Us"
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Remember the Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka? A lot of lawyers thought they had discovered a golden ticket when they discovered ChatGPT. They were...
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Why It’s Important to Document Scope of Representation
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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...
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3 min read
What Non-Engagement Letters Really Do
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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...
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6 min read
Getting Help With Malpractice Claims And Bar Grievances
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What Not To Do When the Fan Starts Slinging What Just Hit It: Part I of IV Introduction Over the past several weeks, we have had the privilege of...
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4 min read
Why Your Law Firm Needs Social Engineering Awareness Training
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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...
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ALPS In Brief - Episode 70: Don’t Let These Coverage Concerns Surprise You
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3 min read
8 Safeguards to Ensure You Can Trust Your Law Firm Employees
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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...
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3 min read
Passwords May be Extinct Sooner Than You Think
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Lawyers Hate Passwords Lawyers have hated passwords since passwords first made their appearance. They resisted having them until their employer (or...
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Solo Attorneys: Don't Wait to Figure Out Your Succession Plan
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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...
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5 min read
Mobile Device Security Best Practices: Stay Secure While on the Go
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In today's connected world, mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives. They provide us with convenience, communication, and a wealth of...
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The Right (And Wrong) Way to Use AI as a Lawyer
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The machines rose from the ashes of the nuclear fire. Their war to exterminate mankind had raged for decades, but the final battle would not be...