A lawyer's professional liability insurance is one of the best tools for managing risk, but great coverage is about more than the basic protections. When you purchase coverage from the Colorado Bar Insurance Program you receive more than insurance. When [...]
In the wake of the pandemic, the adoption of cloud technology and remote workforces in the legal sector accelerated. This drastic change left lawyers and law firms trying to manage new security vulnerabilities such as malware, ransomware and data breaches. [...]
Many lawyers view their pro bono work as a higher calling. Providing professional services free of charge is a way to give back to the profession and elevate the practice of law. It's also common for lawyers to view their [...]
In the past year, there has been a massive surge in ransomware attacks targeting law firms, costing law firms hundreds of millions of dollars, exposing sensitive client data and crippling their ability to operate. Many law firms continue to focus primarily [...]
With another year upon us, it's a good time to reflect on areas you can improve when it comes to your current firm practices, specifically the engagement letter best practies. As the contract between you and your client, a written [...]
Like most lawyers, you know that your diligence and professionalism can help to minimize the chance of having a problematic engagement. Yet even with the best laid plans, things can go wrong, and you could find yourself facing a legal [...]
Lawyers must strike a careful balance between maintaining easy access to digital files and safeguarding the firm's confidential data. Hackers are becoming more and more sophisticated, which means it's more important than ever to use secure passwords for all your [...]
Improving client screening is an important aspect of maintaining an efficient and effective law practice. Engaging in a representation with the wrong client or on the wrong matter could put your career and practice at risk. Improving client screening at [...]
At some point during your legal career, it is inevitable you will make a professional mistake. Yet it can be hard to know what to do about a pending malpractice claim that's on the horizon. Sometimes attorneys respond in ways [...]
When a lawyer and a client enter a business transaction beyond the typical fee-for-service, the risk of a claim rises dramatically. Price-sensitive clients may offer you business equity, investment returns or even patents to better afford your services. Some of [...]
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