3 Steps to Protect Your Law Firm from Social Engineering Scams
Cybercrime is a constant threat for anyone using the internet. Cybercriminals often use social engineering scams to trick people into giving up sensitive information or skipping security steps. As a law firm, you handle confidential client data, personal information, confidential information, and large financial transactions, making the risks even higher. You need to protect your […]
What Is Employment Practices Liability Insurance?
What happens when employees become liabilities instead of assets? Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) helps protect your business against employment-related claims. As a law firm, you’re familiar with the threat that lawsuits pose to a business—from slip and fall accidents to claims of negligence and legal malpractice. But have you thought about the risks […]
When Can You Be Sued for Legal Malpractice?
Legal malpractice is one of the most serious risks attorneys and law firms face. Attorneys are very familiar with lawsuits; however, they’re not always comfortable with being on the receiving end. Facing a legal malpractice claim is not only disheartening, it can have serious consequences on your law firm, affecting financial stability as well as […]
What Does Cyber Insurance Cover?
In today’s ever-evolving digital world, cyber security threats are unfortunately very common. Law firms are big targets because they hold private client information that is stored online. Even a single cyber attack may lead to financial loss, legal trouble, and a damaged reputation. That’s where cyber insurance comes in as the safety net and helps […]
What Is Legal Malpractice?
Legal malpractice is when an attorney’s actions, or lack thereof, fall below the acceptable standard of professional care in the legal profession and ultimately result in harm to their client. It’s a serious issue that may lead to financial losses, reputation destruction, and professional sanctions for attorneys and law firms. Understanding the causes, consequences, and […]
Why Do Law Firms Need Professional Indemnity Insurance?
As a legal professional, you understand the responsibility that comes with advising clients and managing complex cases. Yet even the most diligent attorneys are not immune to mistakes or misunderstandings. A missed deadline, an oversight in a contract, or a perceived lapse in fiduciary duty can quickly escalate into a claim that challenges your firm’s […]
