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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 cyber insurance company) compelled them. Then they constructed simple, too-short passwords — 123456...

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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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5 min read

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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A lawyer contemplates the good and bad ways to use AI in her legal practice

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The Right (And Wrong) Way to Use AI as a Lawyer

The machines rose from the ashes of the nuclear fire. Their war to exterminate mankind had raged for decades, but the final battle would not be...

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Lawyer holding other people's money.

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7 Ways To Stay Out of Trust Account Trouble

Trust account problems remain one of the top reasons attorneys are disciplined here in the US. And while there have been and will continue to be...

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Prioritize Wellness: It's the Right Thing to Do

Every day, we work together to advance the communities we care about. At ALPS, that means we’re thoughtful in our charitable giving of elevating...

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Ducks in a row

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When Sharing Office Space, Make Sure You Have Your Ducks in a Row

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...

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woods as a metaphor for the statutes of limitations

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Are We Out of the Woods Yet? Statutes of Limitations for Legal Malpractice Claims

If you’re coming across this post, chances are that you’ve just Googled something like, “what is the statute of limitations for legal malpractice...

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Is Your Legal Malpractice Insurance in a Good Place?

Are you approaching the renewal of your malpractice coverage? I wanted to share some valuable information that I have come across in the last few...

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two unprofessional lawyers are not setting the right impression for their future clients

6 min read

Why First Impressions Matter

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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a successful attorney starts their own practice

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Business Insurance Risks Every Law Firm Should Understand

When you hear that an attorney is “hanging their shingle” you think of a lawyer starting a new practice on their own or with a partner or small group...

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two lawyers create their business plan for their law firm

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Insurance Coverage Every Small Law Firm Should Consider

When you think of protection from malpractice as an attorney, we hope you think of ALPS. For over 35 years ALPS has focused exclusively on the...

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A lawyer cringes at the idea of implementing Zero Trust Architecture for their law firm's network

6 min read

Law Firms Cringe, But Bow to the Need for Zero Trust Architecture

Zero Trust Architecture simplified Lawyers have a “deer in the headlights” look whenever we talk about Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) - and we do...

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