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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 24, 2023 7:00:00 AM
I once came across a comment on a blog post about attorneys sharing office space that stated malpractice insurance companies and those who write our rules of professional conduct are behind the times. Apparently, those of us who run in the ethics or...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: May 10, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Like you, I’ve been a consumer for years and the older I get the more I’ve come to recognize the impact of first impressions on my spending...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 19, 2023 6:30:00 AM
Some people seem to struggle when it comes to saying no. Perhaps they view it as requiring them to be confrontational and confronting someone can be...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 5, 2023 7:30:00 AM
When I was young, I tried to bake cookies on my own as a surprise for the rest of my family who was away for a few hours. I had yet to appreciate the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 30, 2023 9:40:53 AM
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 16, 2023 7:30:00 AM
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 15, 2023 11:06:31 AM
An estate planning firm asked me to review several sample Consent to Joint Representation forms they were using with their clients; and what I found...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 8, 2023 8:30:00 AM
You finish a client matter. You feel good about the quality of your work, and you are pleased that you got such a good result for your client. Then,...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 1, 2023 8:30:00 AM
Over the years, I have found that the use of closure letters varies greatly, not only between firms, but even between attorneys practicing at the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Feb 8, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Of course, a malpractice insurance underwriter will review everything a law firm submits in its application and obviously a great deal can be learned...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jan 18, 2023 8:30:00 AM
Successful businesses of all shapes and sizes often take time once a year or so to review and update their mission statement, strategic plan, and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 21, 2022 8:30:00 AM
Every one of us has heard the pitches. “Bigger is better.” “We’ve been in business for over 100 years so we’re the one company you can trust.” “We’ve...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 14, 2022 8:10:00 AM
After having consulted with over twelve hundred law firms over the years, trust me when I say that more than a few small law firms around the country...
