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Upcoming
CLEs/Events
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Yellowstone County Bar Association, MT
March 26, 2010
"We Are Our Partners Keepers"
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Billings, MT
March 26, 2010
Attorney-Paralegal Practice Tips
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Honolulu, HI
May 21, 2010
Hawaii State Bar Association Professionalism Cours
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Wichita, KS
June 09, 2010
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June 11, 2010
Kansas Bar Association Annual Meeting
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Virginia Beach, VA
June 17, 2010
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June 19, 2010
Virginia State Bar 72nd Annual Meeting
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ALPS Legal Liability Insurance offers unmatched service, financial stability, and ongoing commitment to your legal community. ALPS Legal Malpractice Insurance is available in
27 jurisdictions and endorsed by
more bar associations than any other insurance company.
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The 2008 ALPS Annual Report is online. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to partner with bar associations and insured lawyers to improve the lives of attorneys and
the clients they serve. Click below to view a PDF of the 2008 Annual Report.
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An Update on Lawyer Trust Account Scams
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
Note: In recent weeks, several more law firms have fallen prey to Internet scams that have resulted in quarter million dollar plus losses at each firm.
A Final Update on IOLTA Accounts and FDIC Insurance
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
For the past year, the FDIC has fully insured IOLTA accounts meaning that the increased per account coverage limit of $250,000 on general deposits didn’t apply to IOLTA accounts.
“The Phishing is Good” - So Now It’s Getting Ugly
Mark Bassngthwaighte, Esq.
The FBI just recently issued a warning to U.S.
Managing the Client File through the Current to Past Client Transition
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
In my early years as a risk manager, I was a bit surprised to learn that we do have claims reported where the defendant attorney or firm is unable to turn over the underlying file.
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
As a risk consultant, I have had numerous opportunities to ask attorneys who have been sued for malpractice, “What did you learn from the experience?” One response that continues to come up has been, “There is a bit of truth in the old saying that no good deed goes unpunished.” While the stories behind such a response vary, there are common insights that I feel are worth passing along.
Your Newest Risk Management Resource
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
ALPS is proud to announce your newest risk management tool, Risk411 .
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