Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 78: Succession Planning & Selecting a Backup Attorney

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 11, 2024 8:00:00 AM

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What You Need to Know Before Applying for Your 1st Malpractice Insurance Policy

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 4, 2024 11:07:48 AM

Here at ALPS, we do try our absolute best to make sure the application process is as seamless and convenient as possible. That said, if you have a...

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 77: 25 Holiday Risk Management Tips

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 21, 2023 8:00:00 AM

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Why It’s Imperative to Maintain a Strong Cybersecurity Posture Even Though It’s a Pain

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 13, 2023 9:59:58 AM

My cyber security awareness training never stops; and even though much of it is self-inflicted I often feel like I’m still losing ground. In fact,...

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Why You Never Want to Get Lazy With Your Time Keeping

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 6, 2023 8:00:00 AM

This post is directed toward those of you who fail to accurately record your time on a consistent basis throughout the day, day after day. I know it...

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Lawyers: Don't Let Clients Make Assumptions About Your Role

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 15, 2023 8:00:00 AM

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ALPS In Brief Podcast - Episode 75: What is the Corporate Transparency Act

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 2, 2023 9:52:01 AM

A Brief Statement of Correction from Mark: “During this podcast I stated that under the Corporate Transparency Act, BOI reports were to be filed...

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 74: Why Cyber Liability Insurance is an Essential

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 19, 2023 8:00:00 AM

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Why It’s Important to Have Attorney Accountability Built Into Your Firm’s Conflict Checking Process

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 18, 2023 10:00:00 AM

What happens in your firm if there’s a hit during a conflicts check? Hopefully, the conflict concern is immediately brought to the attention of the...