Posted on: April 28, 2022 by Huntersure
In the past few years, legal practitioners have a significant increase in data protection litigation. The revelations of these new trends came as numerous individuals across the European Union filed civil suits against negligent companies as well as data processors and controllers. As an insurance agent, it is important to encourage the right amount of […] Read More
Posted on: March 23, 2022 by Huntersure
Lawyers’ fee structures can vary widely and often depend on the type of case and client they’re dealing with. One of the most common forms of compensation, though, is the retainer fee. This fee is typically charged in exchange for services on demand. Rather than payment for representing a client in court or reviewing a […] Read More
Posted on: February 24, 2022 by Huntersure
Lawyer professional liability has always been a concern with the thousands of details and tasks requiring daily attention. This has become especially problematic in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic and the “Great Resignation, which have left many law firms short-handed. The good news is that recent advances in artificial intelligence and automation are bringing […] Read More
Posted on: January 20, 2022 by Huntersure
Attorney-client privilege is one of the most important concepts in law. It protects a legal representative and their client alike from the harm that could be done if others were privy to private communications. Though it’s an important concept, it remains widely misunderstood, and many clients wonder what qualifies as attorney-client privilege? Attorney-client privilege simply […] Read More
Posted on: January 13, 2022 by Huntersure
As a legal insurance agent, you may have wondered, do law firms have a busy season? If you’ve already started working with Lawyer professional liability clients at various law firms, you may have realized that the answer is a resounding yes. Most law firms experience significant busy seasons filled with long hours, a rush of […] Read More
Posted on: December 30, 2021 by Huntersure
Attorney-client privilege is a commonly quoted idea. It’s referenced in legal dramas, crime shows, and podcasts — but what exactly do lawyer confidentiality rules entail? The answer to this question is more complex than the surface-level treatment often offered in media. An attorney’s duty of confidentiality is an important aspect of lawyer professional liability, and […] Read More
Posted on: December 9, 2021 by Huntersure
It’s estimated that as many as 200,000 U.S. businesses closed in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. As Americans quarantined and the virus spread, many businesses lacked the resources and revenue to stay afloat amidst the worldwide disaster. Those that did remain open might be considered lucky, but operating a business in the COVID-19 […] Read More
Posted on: November 25, 2021 by Huntersure
Nearly 80,000 people each year find themselves facing federal criminal charges. Most of these defendants will hire a lawyer to represent them, negotiate plea bargains, and aim for an acquittal. Inevitably, though, some of these defendants have committed the crime that they are charged with. In such cases, how can a lawyer manage a client that they […] Read More
Posted on: November 18, 2021 by Huntersure
Every attorney wants to see their client succeed, but this success should never come at the expense of honesty. Unfortunately, though, clients cannot always be trusted to tell the truth. What happens if a client commits perjury, and how can lawyers minimize their liability in such a scenario? Investing in insurance can mitigate lawyer professional […] Read More
Posted on: October 28, 2021 by Huntersure
When new attorneys are starting work at a firm or hanging their own shingle, the early days may be treacherous. Attorneys have to balance an extremely demanding workload, and managing all of the logistics can be challenging for novices. Your clients who are new to the legal profession in addition to well-established clients who are […] Read More