Articles


The Butterfly Effect, and Other Factors Affecting Your LPL Rates

By Dan Klauss, Aon Law Firm Solutions

Or: how a butterfly beating its wings in Brazil can cause a hurricane in the Gulf—and an increase in your malpractice premiums. Read Article

 

Can You Keep A Secret? The Ethical And Practical Issues Of Confidential Settlement Agreements

By David Grossbaum , Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements are the rule these days... Read Article

 

Cover Your Tail (C.Y.T)

By Dan Klauss, Aon Law Firm Solutions

Claims-Made Coverage, Tail Rights And What Attorneys Should Be Asking Read Article

 

Inadvertently Produced Privileged Documents under the New Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

By Professor David Hricik, Mercer University School of Law

You Ask for it Back, But Then What? Read Article

 

Reporting Claims

By Thomas P. Sukowicz, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

It is important to realize that your decision as to whether and when to report a claim to your legal malpractice carrier can have significant coverage implications... Read Article

 

Screening For High Risk Clients – Improve Profitability And Reduce Exposure To Claims

By Margaret Hepper, Aon Law Firm Solutions

Firm profitability improves with disciplined, thoughtful and consistent client screening and selection, and yet, in an economic 'correction,' firms frequently relax their client selection standards... Read Article

 

 

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