Find risk management resources, best practices and important information about legal malpractice and professional liability insurance for lawyers and law firms.
Most lawyers look for firm insurance with three objectives in mind — coverage offerings that are consultative, competitive and convenient. At Lockton Affinity Lawyer, we call these the 3 Cs. Here's how we meet the need. 1. C Is for [...]
The proper management of case files has practical and ethical implications. Here are 30 legal spring cleaning tips on file retention and destruction best practices. File Retention With the number of files growing every year, staying organized is key to [...]
Originally published December 20, 2019. Last updated December 27, 2024. This time of year, many lawyers are reflecting on the past year’s wins and losses. You may wonder how to make next year even better. Few New Year’s resolutions will [...]
Changing jobs is quite a bit more complex for lawyers than for other professionals. Besides all the usual challenges of onboarding and adapting to a new company culture, lawyers also have to navigate a variety of professional obligations to their [...]
Lawyers often look forward to their next client and their next case. It’s exciting to meet new people and learn about their legal needs. However, in the rush to entertain a new business opportunity, proper conflict checks are sometimes neglected. [...]
Starting off the new year, we have some exciting news. At Lockton Affinity, we have built an extensive network of carrier partners who are attentive to the evolving concerns and needs of today’s legal professionals, among them, Swiss Re. We [...]
On June 29, 2023, the case of Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College culminated in a landmark ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, which held that colleges and universities can no longer take race [...]
A claimant’s policy limit demand may set an attorney up to fail in hopes of a larger payday. Small mistakes could constitute a rejection, which opens an attorney up to a malpractice claim. Prior claims can help offer insight into [...]
Today more than ever, lawyers face an unusual risk dealing with the ethical complexities of cannabis law. Dozens of states have legalized certain cannabis products, creating a new industry in need of professional legal services. However, marijuana remains illegal at [...]
Continuing legal education (CLE) is a powerful tool that helps lawyers minimize the risk of a malpractice claim. Participating in CLE activities also helps ensure you meet your state requirements and may even save you money on your insurance premiums. [...]
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