An effective advance conflict waiver may permit lawyers to take on matters adverse to a client without the need for a subsequent waiver from that client and may limit exposure arising from a conflict of interest. This edition of In Practice…with CNA offers helpful suggestions for the possible use of... Read more →
There is no question that our economy has been in a weakened state for a lengthy time period, which may impact professional liability claims for lawyers. Virtually all areas of practice for lawyers showed an increase in claims as a result of the 2008-09 recession. CNA’s Risk Control team has... Read more →
The CNA Lawyers Allied Vendor Program has identified companies that can help strengthen a law firm’s risk control programs. Some of the tools provided by partners with this program include law practice management, document management, cyber/data/communications security, and more. Learn more about these offerings in this month’s article, "Third Party... Read more →
Social media communications can be quite difficult for clients. Negative posts by an opponent can turn a basic business dispute into a reputational risk. Since social media is often publicly available, even third parties can affect the matter, sometimes in unexpected ways. This month’s article explains how attorneys can stay... Read more →
Tax laws can often appear daunting, and even experienced professionals may make mistakes at times when it comes to meeting compliance deadlines and making tax elections. Read this month's article here for specific regulations and examples related to tax election omissions and mistakes as well as tips for navigating these... Read more →
Tax laws can often appear daunting, and even experienced professionals may make mistakes at times when it comes to meeting compliance deadlines and making tax elections. Read this month's article here for specific regulations and examples related to tax election omissions and mistakes as well as tips for navigating these... Read more →
A Legal Hold Notice is a directive requiring the recipient of a notice to preserve and maintain evidence related to a matter which is, or may become, the subject of litigation in the future. This month's article examines the best practices for assisting a client who receives a Legal Hold... Read more →
Whenever potential damages substantially exceed the insured's limit of liability, defense counsel needs to be cautious about how settlement negotiations are handled. Click here to get practice pointers and tips for navigating policy limit demands. Read more →
CNA has compiled professional liability claims data from recent years to analyze trends and provide tips for mitigating the risks associated with legal malpractice claims in plaintiff's personal injury/property damage. CNA Fact Sheet to read more. Read more →
While referral fees and fee sharing agreements play an important role, these fees are not easy and risk-free money. There are strict requirements in order to collect the referral fee and proactive risk management pertaining to fee splitting agreements is critical. The CNA LPL Risk Control team outlines the rules... Read more →