Category: LAWPRO Magazine
Is there a deductible for claims under my Run-Off coverage?
You may be one of the many lawyers that were in private practice at one point – but have now retired, opted to work for the government, as in-house counsel, or in another career entirely. Wouldn’t it be great if your exposure to claims ended as soon as you took down your private practice shingle?… Read More »
Categories: 2014 June - Year in Review 2013, Articles, Errors & Omissions, LAWPRO policyComputers running Windows XP SP3 or Office 2003 must be updated immediately
As reported widely in the media and mentioned in the December 2013 LAWPRO Magazine, Microsoft ceased supporting Windows XP SP3 (Service Pack 3) and Office 2003 (SP3) as of April 8, 2014. There will be no new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates from Microsoft for… Read More »
Categories: 2014 June - Year in Review 2013, Articles, Cyber dangers, Legal Technology, Tech TipsTeraview tip: Is searching by municipal address getting you the right property?
Do you search by municipal address when using Teraview software? LAWPRO defence counsel have reported seeing construction liens filed on the wrong property where lawyers solely relied on municipal addresses. Note that Teraview presents you with an onscreen caution that “Addresses are approximate.” It is the legal description that determines which property is being impacted…. Read More »
Categories: 2014 June - Year in Review 2013, Articles, Practice Tips, Real EstateFeeling the pressure?
Each of us faces challenges in life. Sometimes we welcome those challenges, like marriage, the birth of a child, a promotion or a new job. And sometimes we don’t, like divorce, job loss, a serious illness or the death of a loved one. It is no secret that a legal career brings with it many… Read More »
Categories: 2014 June - Year in Review 2013, Articles, Wellness, WellnessWhy I chose a career before law school (2014)
While many students take the LSAT and if accepted, go to law school after completing a first degree, some choose a different path. Many law students take a few years off in between, for several reasons, including making sure this is the career they want. Last year’s LawPRO articling students, along with one of LawPRO’s… Read More »
Categories: Articles, Law students/new lawyers, Legal Careers, New Lawyer Issue, New LawyersProtecting yourself from cybercrime dangers: The steps you need to take
Cybercrime dangers are many, complex and ever-changing. Hardly a day goes by without another news report of a data breach or other cyber-related scam or theft. Cyber criminals have considerable resources and expertise, and can cause significant damage to their targets. Cyber criminals specifically target law firms as law firms regularly have funds in their… Read More »
Categories: 2013 December Cybercrime, Articles, Cyber dangers, Features, Fraud, Legal TechnologyThe LAWPRO $250,000 cybercrime coverage: What it covers and why
As of the 2014 policy year, the LAWPRO mandatory insurance program will include express coverage in the amount of $250,000 for losses related to cybercrime, as defined in the policy. This sublimit (or cap) of coverage provides a modest “safety net” for lawyers in the area of cybercrime exposure. We say modest because like the… Read More »
Categories: 2013 December Cybercrime, Articles, Cyber dangers, Errors & Omissions, LAWPRO policyCyber risk insurance options: Do you have the coverage you need?
The prevalence of cyber-related crime has been steadily increasing for a number of years. Many businesses invest heavily in the necessary IT infrastructure to protect their data, but despite best efforts and intentions, the frequent news stories in the press should serve as confirmation that breaches do occur. The cost implications of having personal or… Read More »
Categories: 2013 December Cybercrime, Articles, Cyber dangers, Disaster Planning, Errors & Omissions, Firm Management, LAWPRO policyBe ready with an incident response plan
Because a cybercrime attack can cause irreparable harm, law firms should be prepared to take action immediately. Being able to do this requires an Incident Response Plan (IRP). An effective IRP can put a firm in a position to effectively and efficiently manage a breach by protecting sensitive data, systems, and networks, and to quickly… Read More »
Categories: 2013 December Cybercrime, Articles, Cyber dangers, Disaster Planning, Features, Fraud