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7 Ways Law Firms Invite a Data Breach
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Why Would Law Firms Invite a Data Breach? We fall back on the words of Forrest Gump. “Stupid is as stupid does.” 2023 was a very bad year for law...
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Corporate Transparency Act Risks for Solo & Small Firm Attorneys - A Risk Manager’s Perspective
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I’m sure this will come as no surprise; but as a risk manager with a law degree who works for a malpractice insurance company, I’m not one who...
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The Basics of Starting Your Own Law Firm
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My old boss was fond of the saying, “Hanging a solo shingle right out of law school is almost per se malpractice.” Although it may not be that...
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Why You Never Want to Set the Comfort Trap
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My experience consulting over the years with thousands of attorneys who practice in firms of all shapes and sizes across the U.S. has taught me that...
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Lawyers: Sleep is the Key to Staying Mentally Sharp
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Research has shown that lawyers are among the most sleep-deprived professionals. Most adults need seven or eight hours of sleep each night, at a...
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How to Build and Maintain Effective Attorney-Client Relationships
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A number of years ago I had an interesting conversation with a lawyer who had missed a statute of limitations filing deadline on a significant...
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Where Are Our Male Allies? Addressing Sexual Harassment in the Legal Profession
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“As men, it’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be the recipient of these behaviors,” said one participant in Women Lawyers On Guard’s (WLG) pilot...
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5 Reasons Solo Firms Fail
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While law firms of all shapes and sizes can fail for any number of reasons, in my experience as a risk manager, there are a few reasons that solo law...
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Why You Should Never Minimize the Significance of Client Driven Indemnity Provisions
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I continue to get the occasional call from a lawyer wanting to know my thoughts about a new business opportunity. It’s a call that often starts out...