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A lawyer is overwhelmed because they've received a bar grievance

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What Not to Do When the Sh*t Hits the Fan

Introduction Since publishing Part I of this series, several new clients contacted us after being shocked and insulted to learn that a disciplinary proceeding had been initiated against them by someone filing a grievance with the State Bar. Anyone,...

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Man caught in a trap.

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How to Avoid Common Conflict of Interest Traps

Particularly in the solo and small firm setting, conflict missteps are often not a “whoops, we missed that name” kind of thing. More often the...

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a lawyer is sad that he has been phished by a hacker using chatGPT

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Breached Law Firms Bemoan: "The Class Action Attorneys Have Found Us"

Remember the Golden Ticket from Willy Wonka? A lot of lawyers thought they had discovered a golden ticket when they discovered ChatGPT. They were...

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attorney delivering an engagement letter

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Why It’s Important to Document Scope of Representation

I know lawyers get tired of hearing it and risk folk like me get tired of always having to say it; but there is real value in documenting scope of...

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Making a decision

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What Non-Engagement Letters Really Do

Over the years I have found a real disparity among attorneys as to their willingness to write non-engagement letters. You know the one. It’s that...

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lawyer having a bad day

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Getting Help With Malpractice Claims And Bar Grievances

What Not To Do When the Fan Starts Slinging What Just Hit It: Part I of IV Introduction Over the past several weeks, we have had the privilege of...

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a train is featured to serve as a metaphor for the cyber threats barreling towards you at the speed of a train.

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Why Your Law Firm Needs Social Engineering Awareness Training

Some time ago I had a conversation with a few lawyers who had come close to being scammed out of several hundred thousand dollars. While I was...

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Trusted staff balancing the books.

3 min read

8 Safeguards to Ensure You Can Trust Your Law Firm Employees

I continue to be surprised at the number of times I learn that a law firm turned over complete oversight of client property to a non-attorney member...

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a lawyer uses their handprint to identify themselves as a more secure alternative to passwords

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Passwords May be Extinct Sooner Than You Think

Lawyers Hate Passwords Lawyers have hated passwords since passwords first made their appearance. They resisted having them until their employer (or...

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an attorney and their successor sit down to discuss a law firm succession plan

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Solo Attorneys: Don't Wait to Figure Out Your Succession Plan

The two most common excuses I’ve heard over the years for not having a succession plan in place are these. It’s either “my plan is to die at my...

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a lawyer checks their cell phone

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Mobile Device Security Best Practices: Stay Secure While on the Go

In today's connected world, mobile phones have become an integral part of our lives. They provide us with convenience, communication, and a wealth of...

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