Risk Management
Calendar and Docket Basics
It starts to sound like a broken record. Year in and year out, the most frequent source of claims at Lawyers Mutual is missed statutes of limitations and other deadlines. The claims are frus… Read More
Risk Management
Risk Management
Democracy, The Law and Charlotte’s Web
As the dust settles on yet another electoral season, I am reminded again of the similarities between politics and the law. We take sides against our opponents. We stake out positions and argu… Read More
Risk Management
6 Traits of Great Leaders
In this political season, we hear a lot of talk about leadership. But what qualities make a good leader – in government, business or the law? The answers might surprise you, according … Read More
Risk Management
The State Bar Grievance Process: How Grievances Are Received and Investigated
Chances are you don’t leap from your bed in the morning itching to read up on the State Bar grievance procedure. Such behavior might in itself be grounds for discipline – or at le… Read More
Risk Management
10 Creepy Clients To Chase Away
Every Halloween I enjoy reading the cautionary tips from local police for safe trick-or-treating. You know – wear reflective clothing, travel in groups, don’t eat any candy that&#… Read More
Risk Management
Proper Documentation Can Prevent Malpractice
Many malpractice claims against lawyers can be avoided or quickly resolved through careful documentation. Lawyers Mutual sees many claims each year where the client and attorney have differen… Read More
Risk Management
Why Good Lawyers Become Cheaters
We are more likely to lie or cheat if we think it will benefit somebody else – such as a client – and not just ourselves. And our likelihood of cheating increases exponentially wh… Read More
Risk Management
Study Shows Spike In Malpractice Claims Against Big Firms
The national malpractice news for medium and large firms so far in 2012 is alarmingly bad, according to a recent industry study. Insurance broker Ames & Gough analyzed claims data from si… Read More
Risk Management
7 Ways to Protect Your Email from Hackers
Have you ever received an email or phone call from someone asking why you randomly sent them a link? Congratulations, you've been inducted into the world of email hacker victims. Unfortunate… Read More
Risk Management
The Perils of Liking Someone on Facebook
Be careful who you “like” on Facebook. You might just find yourself “liking” a lawsuit. A federal District Court in Virginia ruled recently that clicking the “l… Read More
