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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 28, 2023
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 of the firm’s staff. More often than not, the reason for doing so seemed to be that this individual...
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Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Jun 20, 2023
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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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 14, 2023
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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LMG Security: Jun 13, 2023
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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David Fratarcangelo, Claims Attorney: Jun 8, 2023
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...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 7, 2023
Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And while there have been and will continue to be...
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Chris Newbold, Chief Operating Officer: May 31, 2023
Every day, we work together to advance the communities we care about. At ALPS, that means we’re thoughtful in our charitable giving of elevating...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 24, 2023
I once came across a comment on a blog post about attorneys sharing office space that stated malpractice insurance companies and those who write our...
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Annie Harris, Claims Attorney: May 18, 2023
If you’re coming across this post, chances are that you’ve just Googled something like, “what is the statute of limitations for legal malpractice...
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Mick Heard, Business Development Representative: May 17, 2023
Are you approaching the renewal of your malpractice coverage? I wanted to share some valuable information that I have come across in the last few...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 10, 2023
Like you, I’ve been a consumer for years and the older I get the more I’ve come to recognize the impact of first impressions on my spending...
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Kurt Whitmire, Director of Commercial Lines: May 8, 2023
When you hear that an attorney is “hanging their shingle” you think of a lawyer starting a new practice on their own or with a partner or small group...
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Kurt Whitmire, Director of Commercial Lines: May 8, 2023
When you think of protection from malpractice as an attorney, we hope you think of ALPS. For over 35 years ALPS has focused exclusively on the...
