No Coverage Under Lawyers Professional Liability Policy for Court-Awarded Attorney Fees Lawyers Professional Liability (LPL) insurance protects attorneys and law firms from claims arising out of professional services. However, if a court orders them to pay opposing...
AI Hallucinations in Legal Briefs: A Growing Insurance Risk for Law Firms Artificial intelligence is transforming legal practice, but AI-generated hallucinations are creating significant professional liability risks for law firms. Courts across the country have made...
Engagement Letters: The Foundation of a Strong Attorney-Client Relationship An engagement letter is one of the most important documents in any attorney-client relationship. More than simple formality, it establishes the scope of representation, outlines...
Lawyer Malpractice Insurance (LPL) Automatic Extended Reporting Period (ERP) Not What It Seems A misunderstood provision in lawyer malpractice insurance policy is the Automatic Extended Reporting Period (ERP). An attorney reviewing their policy notices a reference to...
Is a Free Non-Practicing Attorney Malpractice Tail Right for You? Attorneys spend years looking forward to retirement and the opportunity to obtain a “free” non-practicing Extended Reporting Period (ERP), often referred to as a retirement tail. On the...
