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ALPS In Brief - Episode 82: How to Build and Maintain a Strong Legal Practice
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 17, 2024 9:29:15 AM
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 17, 2024 9:29:15 AM
5 min read
5 Reasons Solo Firms Fail
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 10, 2024 7:30:00 AM
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...
2 min read
Why You Should Never Minimize the Significance of Client Driven Indemnity Provisions
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 2, 2024 12:00:42 PM
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...
28 min read
ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 80: Empowering Women in Law - The GIRL ATTORNEY story
Rio Peterson, Bar and Affinity Partnership Strategist: Mar 21, 2024 12:07:58 PM
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3 Examples of Legal Malpractice Causes and Suggested Safeguards
Stacey Smith Claims Manager: Mar 20, 2024 7:30:00 AM
We at ALPS have talked for many years about safeguards to implement to protect your firm (and your clients!) from a potential disaster. Although...
4 min read
Retirement for Lawyers
Dena Stoddard: Mar 13, 2024 7:30:00 AM
The Importance of Succession Planning for Lawyers Succession planning is a crucial aspect of the legal profession. As lawyers, we devote our careers...
5 min read
Great Law Firm Cybersecurity Without Breaking the Bank
Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Mar 11, 2024 7:00:00 AM
Has Your New Year’s Resolution to Up Your Cybersecurity Game Turned to Dust? Don’t let that happen! There’s plenty of time in 2024 to address your...
17 min read
ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 79: Exploring Careers in Insurance: Insights from ALPS HR Experts
Rio Peterson, Bar and Affinity Partnership Strategist: Feb 29, 2024 11:24:12 AM
In this episode of ALPS In Brief, our Bar Partnership Strategist Rio Peterson sits down with Liesel Brink and Amber Kuhlman from the ALPS HR team to...
2 min read
Why You Should Care About State Bar Endorsements
Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: Feb 14, 2024 7:00:00 AM
Every so often we get asked to write a blog for the company website, and usually I pick a topic based on a claim I'm currently involved in,...
4 min read
Planning Law Firm Expenses: How Much Does It Cost to Start a Law Firm?
ALPS Team: Feb 12, 2024 11:46:30 AM
The dream of starting a law firm can sometimes conflict with the reality of how much it costs. Those costs can vary greatly depending on what type of...
4 min read
How in the World Can You Not Know Who Your Client Is?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 7, 2024 7:00:00 AM
From time to time, I get involved in conversations with lawyers who have called in with a question or concern, and as we talk through the situation,...
2 min read
Leading with Integrity: A Journey in the Law Firm Insurance Industry
Robin Kendall: Jan 31, 2024 7:00:00 AM
In the dynamic and complex landscape of the legal world, where every decision carries significant consequences, having a reliable compass is...