How a Business Owner’s Policy Protects Your Law Firm

Imagine the consequences for your law firm if there were a serious accident, fire or theft at the office. As a lawyer you know personal injury lawsuits are costly, stressful and time consuming, and theft, fire and other disasters can [...]

Workers’ Compensation Insurance for Law Firms and Lawyers

Law firms and lawyers often deal with workers' compensation issues from the position of counsel representing an injured worker or their employer. But what if one of your own workers were seriously injured in a slip-and-fall accident? For law firms [...]

Announcing a New Risk Management Offering for Swiss Re Insureds

Like many lawyers, you and your law firm have worked hard to build a great reputation. Yet in today's world, information travels farther and faster than ever before, causing many to be concerned about the rising risk of reputational damage. [...]

Professional Liability Claim Example: Providing free legal advice for friends

Often, friends or family will approach attorneys for free and quick legal advice. While it may seem like a good idea, providing such advice, without taking the proper measures, can end in a lawsuit. Professional Liability Claim Background In a [...]

New Risk Management Offering – PR Consultations

Law firms are becoming more and more concerned about reputational damage. As information disseminates more quickly than ever before, lawyers are often confused about how to respond to publicity and press inquiries. Westport has heard these concerns and is pleased [...]

Coverage for Lawyers Representing the Cannabis Industry

As states continue to legalize cannabis for medicinal or recreational purposes, professional service firms are experiencing a rapid growth of new markets for their services. While this opportunity for growth is exciting, and despite the effect of state law, marijuana [...]

Fee Shifting Provisions: Do or Don’t?

Many attorneys now routinely place fee shifting provisions in their attorney-client retainer agreements. These provisions generally provide that in the event of a dispute between the client and the attorney, the prevailing party may recover their attorney fees. These agreements, [...]

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