An effective advance conflict waiver may permit lawyers to take on matters adverse to a client without the need for a subsequent waiver from that client and may limit exposure arising from a conflict of interest. Click here to read more for helpful suggestions for the possible use of advance waivers.
There is no question that our economy has been in a weakened state for a lengthy time period, which may impact professional liability claims for lawyers. Virtually all areas of practice for lawyers showed an increase in claims as a result of the 2008-09 recession.
For lawyers, social media and Internet communications can be wonderful (getting hired), horrible (receiving a negative online review) or interminable (awaiting a response from a government agency). It's all part of a day's work.
However, social media communications can be much more difficult for clients. Negative posts by an opponent can turn a basic business dispute into a reputational risk. An employment or family law matter may be far more difficult to resolve if old wounds are reopened online. The client's post might even undermine the entire deal or case.
There’s no denying that employees’ needs have changed over the past few years, and many workers are paying more attention to their benefits and wondering how to stretch their dollars further. Employers will want to offer benefits to meet evolving worker needs shaped by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation.
This article highlights benefits that are likely to be popular in 2023.
Voluntary Benefits
Cyber security threats and trends can change year over year as technology continues to advance at alarming speeds. As such, it’s critical for organizations to reassess their data protection practices at the start of each new year and make achievable cybersecurity resolutions to help protect themselves from costly breaches. The following are resolutions your company can implement to ensure you don’t become the victim of a cyber crime:
Tax laws can often appear daunting, and even experienced professionals may make mistakes when it comes to meeting compliance deadlines and making tax elections. This month's article highlights specific regulations and examples related to tax election omissions and mistakes and tips for navigating these errors as an attorney.
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Whenever potential damages substantially exceed the insured’s limit of liability, defense counsel needs to be cautious about how settlement negotiations are handled. Click here to read cases in which an attorney’s every action in response to a settlement demand may constitute a rejection if it does not strictly comply with the terms of the demand.
Through this webinar, you'll learn what Health Insurance Captives are and how they save your business money in the long term.
It is an everyday occurrence. Attorneys refer cases to one another and then collect the fees for those same referrals. Client referrals and the income generated from fee-splitting agreements are not only an important revenue stream but also serve to assist those clients in need of quality legal representation when the attorneys are unable to take on all prospects themselves as a result of unavailability, retirement, or differing practice areas.
Gilsbar is excited to announce that Steve Lang has joined the team as Business Development Director. He has over three decades of insurance industry experience working for carriers and administrators. “Gilsbar is a nationally recognized retailer of professional liability and commercial insurance products to professionals and full-service benefits brokerage house to employer and association groups. I look forward to promoting and expanding the Gilsbar brand and the many unique, dynamic and customer-focused insurance and benefits available.
