Tuesday, August 25, 2020As the Pandemic continues many clients cannot pay all their bills. Legal fees are a lower priority to food and rent. So, suing clients to collect legal fees is likely to become more common place. A note of caution, suing clients for unpaid legal fees can cause your attorney malpractice insurance premiums to increase. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 AttPro has been notified by multiple insureds recently that their trust fund accounts were targeted by fake “clients”. These scams are resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars, and depend upon banks making funds available after deposit, but before the bank determines that the check is counterfeit. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 19, 2020The Attorney Malpractice “Automatic’ Extended Reporting Period (60-Day AERP) is not what it seems. More than one attorney has assumed that they have 60 days past expiration to renew or get new coverage because a 60-Day AERP is part of their policy. Nothing could be further from the truth. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 14, 2020Top 10 Risk Management Tips for Solo Practitioners The L Squared Insurance Agency understands the need for all lawyers to be protected against the possibility of malpractice claims. Real protection also means teaming with a company that recognizes that knowledge is a powerful tool to help lower risk. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 A law firm has clients with business in many states, but their insurer is only licensed in one state. Or the law firm has offices in different states, which creates a similar problem. In the past we have helped law firms with 3 different policies in 3 different states go to one policy for the 3 different states at a significant premium savings. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 31, 2020When confronted with a situation that might result in a malpractice claim, most lawyers, understandably, do not know what to do. They may be tempted to ignore the situation or try and fix the problem on their own. In many cases, a potential malpractice claim can be repaired. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 In addition to the featured articles below, make sure you visit the Primerus Coronavirus Updates page here. State and Local Government Mandatory Mask Ordinances and Orders: Are They "Legal"? There is an ongoing social, political, and healthcare debate surrounding mandatory mask ordinances and orders that have swept the country in recent months. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 28, 2020A frequently asked misguided question from attorneys is wanting to purchase a tail policy or shop their tail policy coverage. My response upsets some. There really is no such thing as a ‘tail policy’. I am sure that many attorneys stop reading right there, but hopefully not! READ MORE >>
Monday, July 27, 2020 TOPIC: Malpractice: What accountants need to know When: July 30, 2020 1:30 PM CPE Credits 1.5 hours Subject Area (Fields of Study): Specialized Knowledge Course Level Basic Instructional Method Group Internet Based Prerequisites None Advanced Preparation None Who should attend? READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 23, 2020The Better Lawyer - July 2020 Responding to COVID-19 In emergency situations such as COVID-19, attorneys face many challenges. Among those challenges are keeping staff safe and meeting professional and ethical obligations Read more » Risk Management Tip READ MORE >>
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