ALPS LEGAL BLOG

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 69: Let it Go

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 30, 2023 9:40:53 AM

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Communication Tips You Didn’t Hear In Law School

Ben Parks, Esq., Business Development Representative: Mar 29, 2023 10:24:55 AM

Spare Yourself Headaches In Your Law Practice by Following these Helpful Communication Tips: Hard to believe that around this time 20 years ago I...

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But What if You Can't Find Your Client?

Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: Mar 23, 2023 8:30:00 AM

There is no shortage of ethics articles reminding you to pay attention to the occasionally overlooked question of who is the client and when a ...

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Unexpected Threats to Confidentiality and Law Firm Cybersecurity: The SEC and ChatGPT

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Mar 21, 2023 7:30:00 AM

The Security and Exchange Commission Subpoenas Covington & Burling for Client Names This story came out of left field. Since when does the Security...

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 68: The Unnecessary Burdens of Growing Up in the Witness Protection Program

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 16, 2023 7:30:00 AM

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Joint Representation Conflict Waivers – Why You Can't Have It Both Ways

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 15, 2023 11:06:31 AM

An estate planning firm asked me to review several sample Consent to Joint Representation forms they were using with their clients; and what I found...

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How to Avoid the Legal Fee Suit Counterclaim

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 8, 2023 8:30:00 AM

You finish a client matter. You feel good about the quality of your work, and you are pleased that you got such a good result for your client. Then,...

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Is Your Law Firm Asking the Right Questions?

Mick Heard, Business Development Representative: Mar 2, 2023 8:15:00 AM

I’ve been emailing law firms every quarter for a few years now in an effort to get at the heart of what lawyers need and how ALPS can help them. I...

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Don't Underestimate the Importance of Closure Letters

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 1, 2023 8:30:00 AM

Over the years, I have found that the use of closure letters varies greatly, not only between firms, but even between attorneys practicing at the...

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Will Lawyers Survive AI's Impact on the Future of Law?

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Feb 21, 2023 11:21:48 AM

Catchy title, right? Well, we must ‘fess up – OpenAI’s ChatGPT lent us a hand. We submitted this request: “Suggest several striking titles for an...

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How Can We Take Better Care of Our Attorneys?

Ryan True, Business Development Representative: Feb 16, 2023 8:30:00 AM

In my day-to-day, I do a lot of research. Researching whatever information I can find about law firms and attorneys that I feel might be a good fit...

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How Hackers Get Into Your Computer & Law Firm

LMG Security: Feb 14, 2023 8:30:00 AM

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding a Network Takeover How do cybercriminals break into a law firm? It can be startlingly quick and easy. We’re...