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4 Key Questions to Ask When Hiring a New Partner
Adding a new partner to a firm can not only be costly, it can also require a significant investment in time and a good deal
March 1, 2023
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Staying Off of Your Clients Holiday Naughty List
Lawyers have the sometimes-thankless job of working all year for their clients. And clients trust their lawyers to know what obstacles may be on the
February 8, 2023
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Protecting the Legal Industry’s Reputation from Fraudster Attorneys
The legal industry has grappled with a few bad apples who have left a bad taste in the public’s mouth when they think about attorneys.
January 31, 2023
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You’ve Been Asked to Join a Non-profit’s Board of Directors — Now What?
Organizations everywhere have come to realize attorneys can be key a resource in the boardroom. Afterall, the purpose of a board is to act in
January 24, 2023
Press Releases
First Indemnity Continues Growth With Additional MGA Capacity
First Indemnity Insurance Group announced today that it has secured further underwriting capacity with the addition of Knight Specialty Insurance Company, an AM Best Rated
December 22, 2022
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Filing a Lawsuit That Triggers a Lawsuit — Against Your Firm
Law firms face myriad risks whether from clients, vendors or their own attorneys. To make matters worse, law firms have recently seen an increase in
November 30, 2022
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School Spirit Gone Wrong: Protecting Your Firm From Its Own Attorneys
For better or worse, lawyers are the public face of their law firms. Sometimes an attorney’s activities, either in their free time or through the
November 23, 2022
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Look Before You Leap: Predecessor firm insurance coverage considerations
In a world filled with mergers, acquisitions and changing partners, the importance of predecessor firm coverage is as important as ever for the legal industry.
October 26, 2022
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You’ve Been Subpoenaed. Now what?
Subpoenas play a key role in the legal system whether for the purpose of requesting documents pertaining to a case or the presence of relevant
October 19, 2022
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Attorneys in the Hot Seat: The Three Most Common Legal Malpractice Claims
Attorneys have seen a stark rise in legal malpractice claims in recent years. In May 2022, Law.com reported that 11 insurance companies providing coverage to
August 17, 2022
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No Good Deed Goes Unpunished … If You Aren’t Properly Covered
Over the last two decades, more and more nonprofit boardroom officials have welcomed attorneys on to their councils. While being invited to join a board
August 10, 2022
Press Releases
First Indemnity Adds Capacity to Promote Continued Growth
First Indemnity Insurance Group, a specialty insurance agency dedicated to professional liability products for lawyers and law firms, announces today it has secured further underwriting
June 27, 2022