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6/5/2009 Ethics and the Smartphone
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/3/2009 Ask the Right Questions When Purchasing Malpractice Insurance
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/29/2009 Little Things Do Matter
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/20/2009 Relief for the E-Redaction Headache
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/20/2009 You Can Get Rid of Your Fax Machine
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/18/2009 Tips on Avoiding Trouble during Economic Downturns
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/2/2009 When Caution with Intra Office Email Is Essential
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/31/2008 Email Newsletters for the Non-Techie
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/4/2008 An Update on IOLTA Accounts and FDIC Insurance
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/30/2008 Attorney Departure Practice Tips
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2008 Legal Malpractice Policy Purchase & Coverage Pointers
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/31/2008 The CSI Stick – A Cell Phone Use Game Changer?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2008 When It Comes To The Internet, “Stupid Is As Stupid Does”
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2008 “Oh No!” Avoiding the Fallout That Can Come With Bounced Checks, Scams, & Bank Failures
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2008 Shortcuts to Avoid - The ALPS Top Ten Risk Tips
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2008 An Out of the Box Disaster Recovery Solution
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2008 You Don’t Get it Both Ways: The Problem with the Use of Waivers in Joint Representation
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2008 Ethics and Flash Drives
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2008 When Bad Things Happen – Managing Other Exposures to Risk
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2008 Staying Ahead in the Communications Game
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2008 General Guidance on Closing a Law Practice
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/29/2008 When “Free Public Wi-Fi” isn’t a Good Thing
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/29/2008 Counsel for Those Considering Establishing Of Counsel Relationships
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2008 Finding Comfort with Online Backup Service Providers
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2008 “Well What We Have Here Is a Failure to Communicate”
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/20/2007 Bluetooth Blues
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/20/2007 The Necessity of Planning for Retirement
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/13/2007 Water Cooler Confidentiality - A Primer on the Ethics of Confidentiality for Administrative Staff
John Lent, Esq.
11/13/2007 Can I Be Sued For Losing My Laptop?
Chris Kang*
8/10/2007 Mark Me Out for the Afternoon
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/10/2007 A Caution Regarding Real Estate Closing Practices
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2007 How to Go Green With Printing
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2007 General Advice Regarding Office Sharing
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2007 How to Avoid a Large E-mail Attachment Headache
Mark Basgthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2007 A Primer on Prior Acts Coverage
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2007 Managing Strong Password Policies (Updated)
Mark Bassngthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2007 The Ins-n-Outs of Tail Coverage
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2007 But I Didn’t Get the E-mail!
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2007 A Caution Regarding the Use of Individual Attorney E-mail Hyperlinks on a Firm Website
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2007 Prioritize Email With Color
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2007 Don’t Overlook File Storage Concerns
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2007 One Way to Avoid Being Sued by Non-Clients
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2007 There Are Risks Associated With Personal Email Accounts
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/31/2006 A New Year’s Resolution – Go Green!
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/31/2006 Get to Know Your Clients
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/30/2006 The Disaster That Can Result From Failure to Timely Report
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/30/2006 Locking Out Access at Departure
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2006 Maintaining Client Confidences When Utilizing the Services of Outside IT Support
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2006 The Importance of Saying No
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
9/30/2006 A Password Conundrum
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
9/30/2006 Risk Management – Fact or Fiction
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/31/2006 Accountability for Accounting Functions
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/31/2006 Data Wipes - Not Just for the PC
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2006 Protect Client Confidences with iPIG!
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2006 The Importance of First Impressions
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2006 Losing Sight
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2006 Sample Internet & E-mail Use Policies
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2006 Resolving Conflicts of Interest: The Accountability Factor
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2006 “I Didn’t Know My Client Would Do That!”
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2006 Presentation Details Do Matter
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2006 Don’t Overlook Portable Device Security
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2006 E-Policy Considerations
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2006 Risk Management Efforts Must Include Support Staff
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2006 Don’t Fumble the Handoff
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2006 Yes, Ask the Client.
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2006 Where’s the Beef?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2006 Ransomware: Another Reason to Backup Important Files
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2006 Yes, Ask the Client.
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2006 A PDF Update
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2006 Email Etiquette 101
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2006 Preparing for Company
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2006 Those Darn Statutes of Limitations Dates
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2006 Keylogging – A Truly Hidden Danger
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2006 The Mail’s Here!
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/30/2005 The Necessity of File Documentation
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/30/2005 Understanding the Spyware Threat
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/30/2005 Reduce Insureds’ Susceptibility to Claims (RISC) Visit Fee Schedule Changed
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/28/2005 Attorney Board Memberships Remain on the Radar Screen
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/28/2005 Laptop Tracking Software – The Last Line of Defense
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/28/2005 The Hazards of Working under False Assumptions
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2005 The Downside to Portable Storage Devices
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2005 The Importance of Finding Balance
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2005 Lateral Hires, Make Sure They Fit
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
9/30/2005 Revisiting “With Free Instant Messaging, You Get What You Pay For.”
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
9/30/2005 Avoiding Problems with the Client Trust Account
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
9/30/2005 Stress, Life and the Practice of Law, Part III
Robert W. Minto, Jr.
8/31/2005 Microsoft Patches Alone are Not Enough
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/31/2005 Stress, Life and the Practice of Law, Part II
Robert W. Minto, Jr. President and CEO ALPS Corpor
8/31/2005 Going Beyond the One-on-One
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2005 Problem Clients and the Lessons They Teach
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2005 Stress, Life and the Practice of Law
Robert W. Minto, Jr. President and CEO ALPS Corpor
7/31/2005 Problem Clients and the Lessons They Teach
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2005 How to Clean Your LCD Flat Screen
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2005 Online Backup Services
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2005 Competency and Professionalism Go Hand in Hand
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2005 Solving a Conflict of Interest Problem
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2005 Don’t Dabble in PI Plaintiff Matters
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2005 Responding to a Successful Theft of Ones Identity
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2005 Vision as a Risk Management Tool
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/29/2005 Tired of the Same Old Clip Art?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/29/2005 Defining the Scope of Representation
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/29/2005 National Claim Statistics Update – The Numbers Are In
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2005 Conflicts of Interest in Real Estate Transactions
Rose Sampson, Esq.
3/31/2005 What Some Clients Hope You Don’t Know About Billing
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2005 Managing Strong Password Policies
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2005 Be On the Lookout for “Evil Twins”
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2005 Why Professional Liability Insurance Premiums Vary by Firm Size:
Robert D. Reis, President and COO
2/28/2005 Why Legal Malpractice Insurance Carriers Are Concerned About Class Actions
Jim Michelson, Esq.
1/31/2005 Back to Basics in Risk Management - Documentation
Stacey K. Smith, Esq
1/31/2005 Paper Shredders May No Longer Suffice
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2005 Risk Avoidance for the Attorney/Mediator
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/30/2004 Effective Risk Management Practices
Vicki Davidson, Marketing
12/30/2004 Legal Deadline Calculation Service
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/30/2004 Fear of the Public Eye can be Disastrous
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/30/2004 Appointment of Local Counsel for Public Defender Referrals - Will My ALPS Policy Cover Me?
Kobi L. Gibbs, Esq.
11/30/2004 Effective Risk Management:
Vicki Davidson, Marketing
11/30/2004 Electronic Watermarks
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2004 Launch
John Crocker, CIO, Enterprise Iron an ALPS Corpora
10/31/2004 Don’t Be Afraid to Report a Claim
Michael Flaherty, Esq.
10/31/2004 Security Concerns with the Wireless Laptop
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
9/30/2004 Case Expanding Continuing Representation Rule Illustrates Risk Management Pitfalls
S. Michael Glass, Esq.
9/30/2004 A Caution Regarding Data Only Backups
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
9/30/2004 Testing: QA & UAT
John Crocker, CIO, Enterprise Iron an ALPS Corpora
8/30/2004 How to Avoid One Hazard Associated with the Deployment of a Spam Filter
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/30/2004 Conflicts with Client Gifts
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/30/2004 Development/Implementation
John Crocker, CIO, Enterprise Iron
7/30/2004 Functional & Technical Specifications
John Crocker, CIO, Enterprise Iron
7/30/2004 Procrastination’s Dark Side
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/30/2004 Network Security - Don’t Overlook the Human Element
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2004 Laptop Battery Care
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2004 Issues Surrounding Attorney Departure during a Pending Malpractice Claim
Jim Mickelson, Esq.
6/30/2004 Writing Business Requirements
John Crocker, CIO, Enterprise Iron
5/28/2004 An Approach to Technology Purchasing – 5 Part Series
John Crocker, CIO, Enterprise Iron
5/28/2004 Claims Impact on Risk and Premium
Stacey K. Smith, Esq.
5/28/2004 The Proper Care of DVDs
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/29/2004 Network Surveillance
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/29/2004 Look for the Learning with Claims
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/29/2004 HOW TO KEEP YOUR CO-COUNSEL FROM BECOMING YOUR CO-DEFENDANT
Glen Lea, Esq.
4/7/2004 Business Requirements
John R. Crocker, Chief Information Officer
3/31/2004 Managing the Client
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2004 Removing Metadata
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2004 Insurance Applications Say More Than You Might Think
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/29/2004 First Things First
Robert D. Reis, President and COO of ALPS RRG
2/29/2004 Backup Frequency
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/29/2004 Know When To Say When
Michael Flaherty, Esq.
1/31/2004 I Didn’t Expect This; Now What Do I Do?
S. Michael Glass, Esq.
1/31/2004 Paper – From Archive to Information Gateway
Jordan Lind
1/31/2004 Preparing for Laptop Failure
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/31/2003 Risk Lurks in Surprising Corners
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/31/2003 Plan for Hardware Upgrades
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/31/2003 Going Beyond the Data Basics with Conflict Systems
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/26/2003 A Friend in Need May Be a Malpractice Claim Waiting to Happen
Maureen Hynd LLB, ACII
11/26/2003 Is it Time for Wireless in the Law Office?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/26/2003 Succession Planning: Diligence in a New Light
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2003 Screen Savers Can Provide Effective Low Cost Security
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2003 Getting Past Passive Management in the Small Law Firm
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
10/31/2003 Ethics vs Reality, , Whose Interest Do You Protect in a Subrogation Claim?
Jim N. Mickelson, Esq.
9/30/2003 “I KNEW I SHOULDN’T HAVE TAKEN THAT CASE”
Stacey K. Smith, Esq.
9/30/2003 Co-Counsel Relationship Problems
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
9/30/2003 Don’t Allow Your Computer to Run with a “Fever”
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/29/2003 Surge Protection Plus - It Isn't About Lightning
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
8/29/2003 Can You Keep a Secret? Three Simple and Effective Tips for Safeguarding Client Confidences
Glen Lea, Esq.
8/29/2003 Is There a Down Side to Viewing the Practice of Law as a Business?
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2003 Become Your Partner’s Keeper
Rob Tameler, Esq.
7/31/2003 Scanning Documents & Legacy Software
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
7/31/2003 Ethical Concerns with Firm Mergers
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2003 With Free Instant Messaging, You Get What You Pay For
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
6/30/2003 My Practice v. Our Firm
Robert D. Reis, President and COO ALPS RRG
6/30/2003 Professionals Follow a Code
Alain Burrese, Esq.
5/31/2003 FDCPA Claims on the Rise
D. Adele Nighman, Esq.
5/31/2003 The Comfort Trap
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
5/31/2003 Fighting Spam (Junk Email)
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2003 Mirrored Hard Drives – The Overlooked Redundancy
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2003 How to Save a Little Time and Money at Client Intake
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
4/30/2003 Getting Past Emotional Responses to a Claim
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2003 Professionalism in Advertising
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
3/31/2003 Preserving Client Confidences
Sean O’Neil, Esq.
3/31/2003 Give Your Client a Winning Lottery Ticket by Failing to Document Scope of Representation
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2003 Take Advantage of Your Learning Opportunities
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
2/28/2003 Dealing with Malware: Taking Care of What Antivirus Programs Miss
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2003 Get Paid – Not Sued
Alain Burrese, Esq.
1/31/2003 Gramm-Leach-Bliley and Computer Security
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
1/31/2003 To Report or Not To Report - That Is Not the Question
Rob Tameler, Esq.
12/30/2002 Why Good Lawyers Have Claims
Robert D. Reis, President and COO of ALPS RRG
12/30/2002 Yes, There Really Is a Need to Document Non-Engagements in the Firm’s Conflict Database.
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
12/30/2002 Protecting Sensitive Computer Files
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/30/2002 Heading Off Potential Problems with Broadband Connections
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
11/30/2002 Answering File Destruction Questions
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq
11/30/2002 The Statute of Limitation, the Attorney and the Client
Sean T. O’Neil, ALPS-Corp Staff Attorney




Ethics and the Smartphone
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
Smartphones are wonderful tools and all indications are that they will continue to take an ever more central role in the personal and professional lives of many.
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Ask the Right Questions When Purchasing Malpractice Insurance
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
We’ve all seen the ads.
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Little Things Do Matter
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
When I was young I tried to bake cookies on my own as a surprise for the rest of the family who were away for a few hours.
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Relief for the E-Redaction Headache
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.

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You Can Get Rid of Your Fax Machine
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
  I think there are two reasons why so many continue to rely on fax machines.
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Tips on Avoiding Trouble during Economic Downturns
Mark Bassingthwaighte, Esq.
The questions coming in to my desk are changing.
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