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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 1, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Some may view this as me being nitpicky, but there is a difference between disengagement letters and letters of closure. Yes, while both serve to document the conclusion of representation, it’s the underlying reason for their use that...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Regardless of size, any and every law firm is an attractive target for a cyber criminal. Think about it. Law firms serve clients of all shapes and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Some attorneys prefer working in an office share setting. And look, I get it. The reasons for doing so can be compelling. There’s the savings on...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 14, 2018 12:00:00 AM
1) In accordance with ABA Model Rule 1.3, plan for your death or disability by designating a successor attorney. There is an obligation to prevent...
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Laura Churchman, Marketing Communications Manager: Jul 27, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Effective July, 1, the Utah State Bar announced its exclusive endorsement of ALPS to meet the malpractice insurance needs of its members. The Bar...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 27, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Patrick R. Krill, JD, LLM shifted from the practice of law to addiction counseling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. In partnership with the...
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Staying relevant. Embracing technology to increase efficiency. Investing the time it takes to improve. Attorney and cultural ambassador at his firm...
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Chris Newbold, Chief Operating Officer: May 3, 2018 12:00:00 AM
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: Apr 5, 2018 12:00:00 AM
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 12:00:00 AM
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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Chris Newbold, Chief Operating Officer: Mar 22, 2018 12:00:00 AM
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: Feb 7, 2018 12:00:00 AM
ALPS, a professional liability insurance provider, interviewed me about why it is so important for lawyers to find and to be champions. The...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 31, 2018 12:00:00 AM
To this day I still get the occasional call from an attorney wanting to know how to go about purchasing a tail policy and my response is always the...
