ALPS LEGAL BLOG

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Why It’s Important To Be Able To Say "No"

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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A Properly Drafted Engagement Letter Can Help Defend Legal Malpractice Claims

Stacey Smith Claims Manager: Apr 13, 2023 7:30:00 AM

At ALPS, we strongly encourage you to use engagement letters — so much so that if a claim is made against you and handled under certain policy forms,...

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Path to Well-Being in Law – Episode 27: Nathalie Cadieux

Bree Buchanan & Chris Newbold: Apr 12, 2023 7:30:00 AM

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How Little Things Can Turn Into Big Problems

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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ALPS In Brief - Episode 69: Let it Go

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 30, 2023 9:40:53 AM

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Communication Tips You Didn’t Hear In Law School

Ben Parks, Esq., Business Development Representative: Mar 29, 2023 10:24:55 AM

Spare Yourself Headaches In Your Law Practice by Following these Helpful Communication Tips: Hard to believe that around this time 20 years ago I...

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But What if You Can't Find Your Client?

Mike Flaherty, Senior Claims Attorney: Mar 23, 2023 8:30:00 AM

There is no shortage of ethics articles reminding you to pay attention to the occasionally overlooked question of who is the client and when a ...

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Unexpected Threats to Confidentiality and Law Firm Cybersecurity: The SEC and ChatGPT

Sharon D. Nelson Esq., Sensei Enterprises: Mar 21, 2023 7:30:00 AM

The Security and Exchange Commission Subpoenas Covington & Burling for Client Names This story came out of left field. Since when does the Security...

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ALPS In Brief - Episode 68: The Unnecessary Burdens of Growing Up in the Witness Protection Program

Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 16, 2023 7:30:00 AM

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Joint Representation Conflict Waivers – Why You Can't Have It Both Ways

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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How to Avoid the Legal Fee Suit Counterclaim

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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Is Your Law Firm Asking the Right Questions?

Mick Heard, Business Development Representative: Mar 2, 2023 8:15:00 AM

I’ve been emailing law firms every quarter for a few years now in an effort to get at the heart of what lawyers need and how ALPS can help them. I...