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Episodes
82 episodes since 2023
The Costs and Benefits of Having Cyber Liability Insurance
In today's digital age, the rise of cybercrime fuels the dreams and ambitions of cybercriminals. If you aren't actively defending your data and protecting your business with cyber insurance, you could be supporting their dreams. &nb...
September 19, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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12:45
Key Differences Between Cyber Liability Insurance and Data Breach Insurance
According to IBM's 2024 Cost of a Data Breach report*, the global average cost of a data breach is at $4.88M, a 10% increase from last year. Many attorneys hear about these large losses and think they're immune. The rea...
September 12, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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9:01
[Replay] Who is Responsible for Law Firm Security Breaches?
Think you're protected? You might be surprised. Even after taking precautions, you could still find yourself facing a lawsuit. But why? In this episode, we break it down:Who owns the data when you use a third-part...
September 05, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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7:41
Cybersecurity in Your Email Inbox
In this episode, we are discussing cybersecurity in your email inbox. Email plays a critical role in our lives, which makes it an attractive target for cybercriminals. Understanding the desire for email access and the tactic...
August 29, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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9:27
User Error Remains a Top Cyber Threat
The leading cyber threat remains human error. A user's inadvertent actions create openings for cybercriminals to breach networks and gain unauthorized access to data. So, today, we are discussing how these errors happen, the...
August 22, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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10:43
Defending Against Ransomware Attacks, Around Since 1989
Today, we are taking a deep dive into ransomware attacks. What they are, how long they've been around, and proactive measures you can take to protect your law firm from this cyber threat. Ransomware attacks have been around...
August 15, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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10:13
Do You Use Multi-Factor Authentication for Everything?
In this episode, we discuss multi-factor authentication, how it protects data, and why it should be used for everything.2023 held the record for cybersecurity breaches in the legal industry, compared to the previous five years co...
August 08, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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8:00
Is Your Law Firm Prepared for a Cybersecurity Breach?
In this episode, we go over what a cybersecurity breach is, what it could mean for your law firm, and how you can prepare to protect your data. According to an article from Forbes Advisor, data breaches have increased 72% sin...
August 01, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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10:57
Managing Security for a Remote Law Office
Tune in as we recap an interview with Managed IT expert Zachary Wilcoxen. He shares some important and manageable steps law firms can take to manage the risks associated with remote and hybrid workforces.For more on Zac's company...
July 25, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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9:42
What is Data Breach Insurance and Why You Need It
Data Breaches are shockingly common. It's never safe to assume that your business isn't vulnerable. In this episode, we go over what Data Breach Insurance is, the two main types, and what it covers. We also share four tips t...
July 18, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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8:31
Reviewing the Cyber Liability Self-Assessment
Can you financially survive a cyberattack? Are you as prepared as you want to be in terms of financial status, insurance coverage, or processes?This Cyber Liability Self-Assessment was designed to help you answer these vital ques...
July 11, 2024
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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10:44
Q&A: Professional Liability Insurance Questions Answered
In this episode, we answer over a dozen questions commonly asked by attorneys and law firms about Professional Liability Insurance. Insurance policies differ. There are different types of insurance, forms, and carriers, and each car...
June 27, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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24:14
Protecting Yourself with Automatic Renewal Processes
In this episode, we are going over a few tips to help protect yourself when your professional liability insurance carrier offers an automatic renewal. As we talk about and often say here, Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance is ...
June 20, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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13:46
Price vs. Value: Making Informed Choices When Shopping for Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance
While it is essential to have a budget for Lawyers Liability Insurance, price should not be the sole determining factor. Law is dynamic, and your professional liability insurance should be tailored to fit your practice. If it's not, the money y...
June 13, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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8:36
Navigating Your Professional Liability Policy: Reporting a Claim & Your Rights Under the Policy
If you think not reporting a potential claim is helpful or wise, this episode can help you avoid this common mistake!Attorneys purchase a Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance policy for various reasons. No matter your reason, underst...
June 06, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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10:59
Lawyers Re-Entering the Admitted Market After Placement in the Non-Admitted (Surplus Lines) Market
Many factors can contribute to law firms being attractive to admitted insurance carriers. The good news is you can control some of them.One of our seasoned agents, Stephen Dimiceli, who is well-versed in
May 23, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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9:43
Law Firm Malpractice Claim Preparedness
No one likes unpleasant surprises, especially in business. An unwelcome surprise specific to a law practice is a legal malpractice claim. Some attorneys protect their practice with Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance in preparation for pot...
May 16, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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13:40
How Attorneys Should Approach Malpractice Claims
How soon should you involve your carrier when you're faced with a malpractice claim? Immediately. In this episode, we explain why immediate reporting is necessary and in your best interest. We also discuss whether there'...
May 09, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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8:17
The Difference Between Claims-Made and Occurrence Policies
Understanding the differences between occurrence and claims-made policy forms can empower you to confidently purchase insurance that meets your unique needs.In this episode, we are going to break down what you need to know about these tw...
May 02, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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11:59
Don’t Wait for Renewal: What Firm Changes to Report to Your Insurance Agent ASAP
Don’t allow a lapse in communication to jeopardize the protection of your law practice. A continuously updated policy will save you time at renewal and will protect your law firm from any loss of coverage that can occur from an outdated policy....
April 25, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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9:39
High Risk Areas of Practice (AOPs) with Respect to Professional Liability Insurance
Understanding a carrier's thought processes regarding risk is not always straightforward. However, it's important to make an effort to understand areas of practice (AOPs) from a carrier's perspective.In this episode, we are shedding ligh...
April 18, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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9:46
How Sharing Office Space with Other Attorneys Can Cost You More Than You Expected
It is not uncommon for disgruntled clients of attorneys to list everyone in the building in a lawsuit. If you share office space with another attorney or law firm, you are susceptible to the same fate… Dealing with a lawsuit.In this epis...
April 11, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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5:44
Reducing Exposure from a Shared Office Space and Responding to a Suit
Sharing office space with other attorneys can lead to unexpected complications and problems, which can result in your name being mentioned in a lawsuit unrelated to your legal services.Office sharing is common, and many attorneys make it...
April 04, 2024
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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7:47
How Solo Practitioners Can Build a System of Collegiality
According to the Washington Post, "Lawyers outranked other professionals on a 'loneliness scale in a survey of more than 1,600 workers". When you start your own law practice, this sense of isolation increases. Maintaining collegiality is challe...
March 28, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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7:31
Tips for Protecting Your Law Practice & Legal Career
You made it through law school, worked hard to start your practice, and strive to grow your firm… Now what?You protect it all as you build it to be all you've imagined.In today's episode, we are going over 7 quick tips to help you...
March 21, 2024
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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13:30