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Best’s Insurance Law Podcast series examines key topics in the insurance industry from an attorney’s point of view. Featured panelists are top lawyers from firms profiled in Best's Insurance Professional Resources, a highly selective online service showcasing only firms recommended by their clients for outstanding service to the insurance industry. Published by AM Best, Best's Insurance Professional Resources is a claims industry resource that features qualified legal counsel, independent in ...
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Each Gatehouse Chambers Podcast episode gives an informal view of important legal issues impacting individuals as well as companies and other legal entities. They will be of interest particularly to legal practitioners, law students and those interested in joining the legal profession and also the general public. The Gatehouse Chambers Podcast series concentrates on topics arising from Chambers' key practice areas which are: commercial dispute resolution (including not only litigation in cou ...
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The High Price of Gaps in Your Professional Liability Insurance and Preventative Tips
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16:34Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance policies are usually issued as claims-made and reported policies, unlike auto insurance policies, which are generally structured on an occurrence basis. It's essential to understand that a claims-made policy necessitates that coverage is active when a claim is reported and that the incident happens after the…
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Mindful Lawyering Episode 5 – Intro & Dimensions of Attorney Well-Being
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36:41This episode of the New York City Bar Association comes to you from the Mindfulness and Well-Being in Law Committee. Host Scott Mason and committee Chair Aimee Latorre delve into the dimensions of wellbeing, Aimee’s personal journey with mindfulness, and the profession’s current crisis of mental health, attrition, and substance abuse. They also dis…
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Optimize Your Inbox for Efficiency and Keep Spam in Check
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12:16Email is integral to communication today, but with this tool comes spam cluttering our inboxes. Some users create new accounts as a quick fix, but proactive strategies are more effective at blocking spam and controlling your inbox. Spam emails are unwanted messages often promoting services or products. Many are mere annoyances, while others pose se…
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Liabilities and Remedies for AI: Charting New Territory
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46:11Our latest episode from the Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies surveys an emerging landscape of legislation around AI liabilities and remedies. David Lisson (Davis Polk), Clint Morrison (Patterson Belknap), Shayne O'Reilly (Meta), Matt Bacal (Davis Polk), and Rama Elluru ( Special Competitive Studies Project…
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The Hazards of Waiting to Report Potential Claims
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13:33In this episode, we discuss how delaying the reporting of claims and potential claims to your professional liability insurance carrier can result in serious legal and financial consequences and jeopardize both current and future coverage. Contrary to the misconception that withholding claims protects your insurance status, delaying the reporting of…
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Pakistan’s 26th Constitutional Amendment and Political Influence on Pakistan’s Judiciary
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50:04Salahuddin Ahmed, a constitutional lawyer and expert from Pakistan, visited the City Bar Middle East and North African Affairs Committee to discuss the 26th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan and its impact on the independence of the Supreme Court and the Rule of Law.For a brief background on how the 26th Amendment attempts to subjugate the …
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5 Tips for Navigating Law Firm Success [Replay]
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24:20Achieving success is a formula that continually evolves. However, there are fundamental principles that can help you maintain a clear roadmap, regardless of external challenges. In this episode, we will discuss five strategies to enhance your law firm's playbook for success. We dive into reflection and goal setting, leveraging data and metrics, ada…
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Structured Settlements in Employment Practices Liability Claims
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12:21Dan Finn of Finn Financial Group discusses the benefits of structured settlements in resolving employment practices liability claims.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Economic and Environmental Impacts of State and City Funded Remediation Programs on Environmental Justice Communities in NYC
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1:12:14The City Bar's Environmental Law Committee hosted a discussion on NYSDEC's Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) and New York City's Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) which encourage private-sector cleanups of contaminated sites and promotes the redevelopment of the sites through economic incentives. We discussed the potential impact these programs may ha…
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The What and Why of Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance
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15:47Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance is often easily dismissed due to the mystifications of price and misconceptions of coverage and benefits. In this episode, we unveil how LPL Insurance works and why attorneys need it. We also highlight several benefits offered outside of the policy itself and discuss three common excuses for going uninsured.…
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Should Lawyers and Judges Be Required to Disclose Their Use of AI?
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1:01:04To many of us, the answer seems obvious as the AI wave continues to crest. The City Bar Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies hosts Hon. Xavier Rodriguez, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas, and Maura Grossman, a lawyer and scholar specializing in technology assisted review, to join Task Forc…
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Health and wellness often take a backseat while we pursue significant professional goals. So, in this episode, we emphasize the importance of five simple yet powerful wellness practices that can help attorneys nurture their well-being and create a solid foundation for growth. ════════════════════ More Resources: A Quarterly Mental Reset Guide for L…
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The Legacy of the Handschu Consent Decree: NYPD Investigations of Political Activity
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52:24Muhammad Faridi, City Bar President, interviews Jethro Eisenstein, a key figure in the creation of the NYC’s Handschu Committee in response to NYPD "Red Squad" activities in the 1970s and 80s. Jethro shares the history of the Handschu litigation, a landmark case initiated in 1971 that imposed significant oversight on the NYPD’s investigation of pol…
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Key Mindset Shifts to Elevate Your Legal Career
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23:36A strong and positive mindset plays a vital role in attaining success in one’s career, especially in fast-paced and ever-evolving industries such as law. Embracing a growth-oriented attitude allows professionals to adapt to new challenges, seize opportunities for learning, and thrive in the complexities of the legal landscape. In this episode, we e…
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Risk Management Tips and Tech Tools for Safeguarding a Law Practice
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23:14Managing risk in a law practice is a challenging priority to handle. When it comes to legal exposure, seeing is not believing. This makes it paramount for every lawyer and legal professional to be informed, implement best practices, and acquire the tools to combat risks. In this episode, we explore ten essential risk management strategies specifica…
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Reducing Risk: Why Real Estate Brokerages are Especially Vulnerable to Fraudsters
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10:46Expert Service Provider Richard Rosenblum, CFE, CFCS discusses why real estate brokers are vulnerable to fraudsters and recommendations to reduce risk.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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In this podcast hosted by the City Bar Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies, Alona Katz, Chief of the Virtual Currency Unit at the Brooklyn District Attorney's Office, alongside a panel of experts, discusses the growing issue of cryptocurrency investment scams, specifically 'pig butchering,' which one guest de…
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11 Effective Marketing Tactics to Accelerate Law Firm Growth
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17:43Are you overlooking the power of marketing for your law firm’s growth? While word-of-mouth and referrals are valuable, they can only take you so far. Without a strategic marketing approach, you may be missing out on opportunities to maximize your firm’s potential. Whether you prefer a simple or robust marketing plan, having a strategy is essential.…
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Tech Advantages, Strategies, and Obstacles for Lawyers and Law Firms
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15:19Integrating technology into legal practice offers numerous benefits that can significantly enhance efficiency, client service, and overall productivity. However, despite the numerous advantages, adopting legal technology is not without its challenges. Overcoming these challenges, law firm leaders need to nurture an inclusive and innovative culture …
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Expert Service Provider Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation discusses pipeline explosion incidents and common workplace safety deficiencies that cause them.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Law Firm Business Development and Marketing Tools [Remix]
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11:29In this episode, we're offering a powerful 2-pack toolkit to help attorneys start planning for the new year and tackle key considerations for 2025. First, we explore essential components of a successful business plan for your law firm. We'll start by diving into how to create business plan objectives and outline the five key components for designin…
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Strategize and Improve Your Law Firm's First Impression to Attract Clients
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13:43First impressions are crucial, especially in the legal industry. Prioritizing your law firm's first impression is imperative to successful growth. In this episode, we discuss five strategies for improving how a potential client first sees you by increasing your digital footprint and enhancing your services once they walk through your doors. More Re…
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10 Leading Reasons Attorneys Get Sued and Mitigating the Risks Involved
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16:34In this episode, we discuss the ten top reasons attorneys get sued. We break down the risks associated, cover the impact the error or omission can have on a client, and share tips to mitigate risk in your law practice. The 10 leading reasons discussed are: negligence, breach of confidentiality, missing filing deadlines, inadequate case evaluation, …
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Alexander LaRiviere from expert service provider Bicycle Accident Investigations addresses typical bicycle mechanical failures and the impact on trials and cases.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Law Firm Billing Best Practices and Software Solutions
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14:16In this episode, we discuss legal billing best practices, cover five popular software options, and share tips to help you choose the right legal billing software solution for your law firm. We discuss the features, benefits, and pricing of the following legal billing software options: Clio Bill4Time TimeSolv MyCase Zola Suite Accurate and efficient…
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Could Agentic AI Be Your New Legal Intern?
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46:55Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies members Wendy Butler Curtis and Robert Mahari are joined by Cai GoGwilt, founder of Ironclad, to discuss the power and potential of Agentic AI. Their conversation explores the definitions, capabilities, and notable limitations of the emerging Large Language Models. Building on Forbes’ “intern” …
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Benjamin N. Cardozo Lecture: Hon. Jed S. Rakoff — "SCOTUS’ History as a Regressive Institution"
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42:36In this special episode we hear the Hon. Jed S. Rakoff – Senior Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of New York – deliver a speech to the Association entitled "The U.S. Supreme Court’s History as a Regressive Institution."Judge Rakoff’s speech is part of City Bar’s Benjamin N. Cardozo Lecture Series, which is inspired by the lega…
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10 Tips to Level Up Your Customer Service
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16:30Customer service is essential for acquiring, retaining, and referring clients, making it foundational to a law practice's success. In this episode, we share ten tips to enhance customer service and discuss ideas on how to implement them and their impact. More Resources: Grow Your Law Practice with Client Referrals Client Relations Checklist Task Ev…
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Are you busy, or are you productive? Busy and productive are often erroneously and interchangeably used. In this episode, we break down the differences and how you can use both to your advantage. We will also cover multiple productivity tips and strategies you can start implementing today! Here are the few popular time-management techniques and str…
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Communication is the Key to a Successful Law Firm
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14:40In business, especially in the ever-evolving legal space, communication is an invaluable tool that has distinguished itself as the master key to success. Effective communication requires an understanding of various elements and quality communication requires deeper skills that can be enhanced. In this episode we discuss tone, body language, active …
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Chilling the Right to an Education: Combatting Policies Hostile to LGBTQ Youth
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50:55An increasing number of states are enacting policies hostile to LGBTQ youth, like book bans and restrictions on participation in sports. Even in states like New York where there is greater state-level support for LGBTQ rights, similar policies aimed at stifling those rights have emerged at the local level. Amy Leipziger (Project Director, Free to B…
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Rob van Akelijen, P.E., CFEI from expert service provider S-E-A addresses industrial automation and control systems and mitigating potential failures.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Understanding the Stealth of Social Engineering Tactics
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14:06In this episode, we delve into Social Engineering. We discuss the tactics of attack cybercriminals use and outline defensive best practices to implement in your law firm. While this episode focuses on Social Engineering, we also go over other common cyber threats law firms should be aware of and what should be included in cybersecurity training. Mo…
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Tokenization of Real-World Assets: Signals from the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services
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52:24The Presidential Task Force on AI and Digital Technologies’ Bob Schwinger hosts a discussion with fellow Task Force members Don Irwin and Tyler Yagman. They identify the key takeaways from the House Financial Services Committee’s June 5th congressional hearing about the tokenization of real-world assets, its relation to cryptocurrency, and its pote…
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The Costs and Benefits of Having Cyber Liability Insurance
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12:45In 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. In this episode, we explore the costs and benefits of Cyber Liability Insurance. We'll discuss the differences between st…
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New York City’s Early Electricity History & Its Implications for the Coming Clean Energy Transition
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52:13President Muhammad Faridi hosts Rich Miller (former Chief of Energy Policy for New York City and former Vice President of Energy and Environmental Law at Con Edison) and Robie Craig (Senior Energy Council at the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services), Co-Chairs of the City Bar Energy Law Committee. The conversation touches on…
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Key Differences Between Cyber Liability Insurance and Data Breach Insurance
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9:01According 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 reality is that law firms store sensitive information that is lucrative to cybercriminals. In this episode, we discuss the differences…
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The Legacy of a Champion for Animal Personhood
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45:09In this episode of the New York City Bar Association podcast, hosted by Sara Chekroun and sponsored by the Animal Law Committee, the spotlight is on Steven Wise's pioneering legal career and his legacy with the Nonhuman Rights Project (NHRP). Guests Courtney Fern and Elizabeth Stein, both attorneys with NHRP, delve into Wise's groundbreaking legal …
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Who is Responsible for Law Firm Security Breaches? [Replay]
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7:41Think 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-party payment processor? Who is liable for a data breach involving third-party services? What about attorneys accepting credit card payments…
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How To Achieve Cross-Platform Standards With The Metaverse
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54:04The metaverse isn’t just the future, it’s already here and growing in every direction. But with so many players and users expanding in the space, the boundaries between metaverse platforms are becoming more cumbersome and complex. Flora Lau and Terry Dugan of the New York City Bar Association Digital Technologies Task Force host Larry Goldberg, a p…
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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 tactics used to get in is paramount. Underestimating cybercriminals by thinking your email information isn't captivating is fallacio…
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Understanding How OSHA’s Multiemployer Worksite Citation Policy Impacts Construction Claims
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22:02Expert Service Provider and Senior Safety Engineer Dr. Janine McCartney from HHC Safety Engineering Services and HHC Safety Consulting Services, Corporation discusses construction claims impacted by OSHA’s Multiemployer Worksite Citation Policy.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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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 tactics cybercriminals use to trick users, and some best practices for implementing and mitigating risk. Listen to our Season…
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Defending Against Ransomware Attacks, Around Since 1989
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10:13Today, 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 for decades, starting with a floppy disk in 1989. Evolving and creatively attacking businesses and everyday users to encrypt s…
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Do You Use Multi-Factor Authentication for Everything?
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8:00In 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 combined. Take today's episode as your sign to recognize the exposures and the vitality of safeguarding your information w…
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Is Your Law Firm Prepared for a Cybersecurity Breach?
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10:57In 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% since 2021. The FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that more than 880,000 complaints were made by cybercrime victims…
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“Ununiformed Uniforms”- Avoiding Claims for Denial of Participation in Sports
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12:50Qualified Member Attorney Al Goldberger discusses legal implications when an athlete is denied participating in a game.By Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys & Adjusters
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Recognizing & Enforcing Cross-Border Dispute Resolutions: Weighing in on International Law Treaties
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51:42Muhammad Faridi, President of the New York City Bar Association, is joined by Boaz Morag, a Counsel at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton and one of the lead drafters of a recent City Bar report analyzing for the Office of the Legal Advisor in the U.S. Department of State three private international law treaties: the Hague Convention on Choice of Cou…
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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, Pretect Managed IT Services, visit their website at https://pretect.us/. More Resources: Cyber Liability Self-Assessme…
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What is Data Breach Insurance and Why You Need It
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8:31Data 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 to help protect your law firm and a valuable resource to quantify your risk. More Resources: Cyber Liability Self-Assessment Pa…
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