Top Cyber Breaches of 2023
Cyber breaches were in the news a lot in 2023. In fact, 2023 was one of the most significant years on record for cybersecurity incidents. Even if you and your law firm didn’t have a hack, you may have still [...]
7 Conflict Checks Tips to Reduce Malpractice Risks
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. [...]
Announcing a New Risk Management and CLE Provider
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 [...]
Why You May Need Cyber Liability With Your Legal Professional Liability Coverage
Do you have insurance for all the risks you and your law firm face? Many lawyers do not. Legal professional liability coverage is common these days, as lawyers attempt to mitigate the risk of third-party claims. But some claims may [...]
Delayed Claims Reporting Cost This Client $15 Million
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 [...]
Policy Limit Demands: Could Leaving a Voicemail Lead to a Malpractice Claim?
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 [...]
Cannabis Law: Can Cannabis Clients Result in an Ethics Claim?
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 [...]
2023 CLE Webinars for Lawyers
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. [...]
8 Nontraditional Legal Malpractice Risks
Most malpractice claims involve a client suing their lawyer, but that’s not always the case. Nontraditional legal malpractice claims can also go far beyond the usual allegations of a missed statute of limitations deadline, failure to correctly interpret the law [...]
The Risks of Willful Blindness to Client Fraudulent Conduct
Most lawyers don’t have a crystal ball sitting on their desk. But every lawyer should know the signs that suggest something might be off about a client and understand their duty to investigate under the applicable ethics guidelines. Unfortunately, some [...]
