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Chris Fagan, Claims Attorney: Aug 22, 2019 12:00:00 AM
What does making and freezing 30 breakfast burritos have in common with trial? Last weekend, as I found myself standing in the kitchen, elbows deep in scrambled eggs, bacon, and tortillas, my mind wandered to a topic that I thought might be a fit...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 7, 2019 12:00:00 AM
I suspect having to deal with an allegation of malpractice isn’t something anyone would put on a list of “things I look forward to” for all kinds of...
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John Ries, Claims Attorney: Jul 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM
In the last couple of years, I have seen several instances where an attorney receives an email from a hacker pretending to be opposing counsel...
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David Fratarcangelo, Claims Attorney: Jun 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM
We are all human (although non-lawyers may question from time to time whether lawyers are an entirely different species) and even the best lawyers...
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Stacey Smith Claims Manager: May 16, 2019 12:00:00 AM
You are working away in your office when out of the blue, you receive an email or telephone call from an attorney who represents a former client....
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Rob Tameler, Claims Manager: Apr 24, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Asking an attorney not to “dabble” in an unfamiliar area of practice is an easy concept to grasp, but much more difficult to put in practice....
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Kobi L Gibbs, Senior Claims Attorney: Mar 6, 2019 12:00:00 AM
If you are an ALPS-insured firm and are unsure if you should report a situation, but it is on your mind, just call us and we can talk with you about...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 5, 2019 12:00:00 AM
As I’m often apt to do, I have a story to share. A solo employment law attorney, let’s call her Betty, has substantial trial experience. In light of...
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David Fratarcangelo, Claims Attorney: Dec 17, 2018 12:00:00 AM
The holiday season is once again upon us and businesses across the land are gearing up for their annual office holiday parties. These gatherings...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 21, 2018 12:00:00 AM
In this episode of the ALPS in Brief podcast, ALPS claims attorney Kobi Gibbs sits down with ALPS Risk Manager Mark Bassingthwaighte to offer...
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Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: Nov 16, 2018 12:00:00 AM
A lot of legal malpractice claims come down to a he-said-she-said between the lawyer and the client and, despite ethical obligation of candor...
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John Ries, Claims Attorney: Oct 16, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Your ALPS policy is a “Claims Made and Reported” insurance policy. What does that mean? It means that as a condition precedent to ALPS’ obligation...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 4, 2018 12:00:00 AM
For over 20 years now, I have worked for an insurance company that insures lawyers for their malpractice. Trust me when I say I get it. There are...
