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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 same firm. The excuses I often hear include statements like “we do a lot of flat fee in-and-out work...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 18, 2023 8:30:00 AM
Successful businesses of all shapes and sizes often take time once a year or so to review and update their mission statement, strategic plan, and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 14, 2022 8:10:00 AM
After having consulted with over twelve hundred law firms over the years, trust me when I say that more than a few small law firms around the country...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 9, 2022 9:49:00 AM
Declination letters, also referred to as non-engagement letters, are those letters that say, “thanks, but no.” Some lawyers use them religiously and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM
As with so many tech decisions lawyers face, the answer is yes, as long as any associated ethical issues are identified and responsibly addressed....
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Is it okay for a lawyer to text with clients? This question is one that keeps coming up. The short answer is yes; but just because you can do...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Referrals of all types are commonplace in the practice of law. They are often made after work is declined. Staff may pass a name along in response...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Due to a recent move, my wife and I are experiencing the joys of learning to work with a new HOA. On the upside, this HOA is much better run and far...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM
A man attempted to rape a county employee inside of a courthouse bathroom. A criminal defendant who was scheduled to appear in court to enter a...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 7, 2022 12:00:00 AM
When traveling on business, it can be so easy to grab a burger and fries at a local drive-thru verses taking the time to find a place where I can...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 1, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Smartphones can be a significant cybersecurity risk, in part because many owners take a lackadaisical view when it comes to properly securing them...
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Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: May 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
I was recently at a cocktail reception with a bunch of attorneys that I would describe as a group of 50 somethings. This gathering was a first for...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Counterfeit checks are more of a problem than most realize. Scam artists create millions of these checks each year and while there are a wide...
