The reality of attorney malpractice insurance policies is paying the deductible when a claim is made against the law firm. For an additional premium Insurers may offer for 1st dollar defense which addresses claims expenses for claims with no indemnity payment...
Collateral DamageThe prospect of adding a new attorney to the mix is exciting – for your firm culture and potentially your bottom line. While a prospective candidate might look great on paper and interview well, it is crucial to properly vet them to ensure...
Conflicts of Interest When Representing Bidders and Potential BuyersLegal malpractice claims continue to increase in severity. One of the most consistent areas of practice in which more and more legal malpractice claims are filed, and demands continue to skyrocket in...
“Lawyers spend a great deal of their time shoveling smoke.” Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.’s famous quip wasn’t about navigating a deluge of legal AI hype in 2024, but it could have been.The right type of generative AI offers attorneys immense...
Don’t Be a Defendant: Best Practices for Claims CounselSponsored by LawyerGuardWednesday, February 21 | 12:00 PM (EST) The tripartite relationship between claims defense counsel, the insured, and the insurer can be tricky, fraught with potential for...
