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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jul 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Sometimes married couples see things differently and the only way to resolve the tension is by finally deciding to agree to disagree. That’s how things played out in our home for a number of years on the issue of passwords. My wife viewed my focus...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 11, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Sometimes things change as matters progress, like the legal needs of the client, your ability to continue to provide competent representation, the...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Apr 3, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Boundaries are important. In sports, they define the area of play. In real estate, they designate what one owns. And in personal relationships, they...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 20, 2019 12:00:00 AM
A solo attorney recently reached out wanting to know how to select a backup attorney. Having now addressed his concerns, I thought it would be...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Mar 5, 2019 12:00:00 AM
As I’m often apt to do, I have a story to share. A solo employment law attorney, let’s call her Betty, has substantial trial experience. In light of...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Dec 5, 2018 12:00:00 AM
(Updated March 2024) In my experience, almost all lawyers have redundant calendars in place. Often there’s a primary master calendar and some sort...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Nov 1, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Some may view this as me being nitpicky, but there is a difference between disengagement letters and letters of closure. Yes, while both serve to...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Oct 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Regardless of size, any and every law firm is an attractive target for a cyber criminal. Think about it. Law firms serve clients of all shapes and...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Sep 20, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Some attorneys prefer working in an office share setting. And look, I get it. The reasons for doing so can be compelling. There’s the savings on...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Aug 14, 2018 12:00:00 AM
1) In accordance with ABA Model Rule 1.3, plan for your death or disability by designating a successor attorney. There is an obligation to prevent...
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Laura Churchman, Marketing Communications Manager: Jul 27, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Effective July, 1, the Utah State Bar announced its exclusive endorsement of ALPS to meet the malpractice insurance needs of its members. The Bar...
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Mark Bassingthwaighte, Risk Manager: Jun 27, 2018 12:00:00 AM
Patrick R. Krill, JD, LLM shifted from the practice of law to addiction counseling at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. In partnership with the...
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Staying relevant. Embracing technology to increase efficiency. Investing the time it takes to improve. Attorney and cultural ambassador at his firm...
