Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager

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Insuring the Business Risks of a Law Practice

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 30, 2022 7:45:00 AM

While certain business risks can be unpleasant to think about and others are all too easy to minimize; unexpected things can and do happen, even to...

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How to Stop Having to Write and Send Declination Letters

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 9, 2022 9:49:00 AM

Declination letters, also referred to as non-engagement letters, are those letters that say, “thanks, but no.” Some lawyers use them religiously and...

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Can Lawyers Use Apps Like Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 2, 2022 12:00:00 AM

As with so many tech decisions lawyers face, the answer is yes, as long as any associated ethical issues are identified and responsibly addressed....

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Do Lawyers Need to Be Concerned About Deepfakes?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM

The short answer is yes, everyone does; but the reason lawyers need to be concerned requires a longer explanation. What is a deepfake? The word...

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 66: Saying ”Hell Yes” with Megan Hottman

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Transcript: MARK BASSINGTHWAIGHTE: Hello, I’m Mark Bassingthwaighte, the Risk Manager here at ALPS, and welcome to the...

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Is It Okay For a Lawyer to Text with Clients?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 21, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Is it okay for a lawyer to text with clients? This question is one that keeps coming up. The short answer is yes; but just because you can do...

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I Want to Be a Contract Attorney. Do I Need To Purchase My Own Malpractice Insurance Policy?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 7, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Get ready for a typical lawyer response, because the answer is maybe. It all depends upon the specifics of the situation. Let’s take a look at three...

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ALPS In Brief — Episode 65: Cybersecurity Services for Solo and Small Law Firms

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM

In this episode of ALPS In Brief, Mark and the founders of Sensei Enterprises discuss cybersecurity options and support for solo and small law...

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Is Making a Referral Risky?

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 31, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Referrals of all types are commonplace in the practice of law. They are often made after work is declined. Staff may pass a name along in response...

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With Attorney Client Relationships Minor Details Matter

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM

Due to a recent move, my wife and I are experiencing the joys of learning to work with a new HOA. On the upside, this HOA is much better run and far...

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 64: Project Destination

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 4, 2022 12:00:00 AM

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The Interplay Between the Duty to Maintain Client Confidences and Courthouse Security

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM

A man attempted to rape a county employee inside of a courthouse bathroom. A criminal defendant who was scheduled to appear in court to enter a...