How Can an Attorney Legally Fire Their Client?

Posted on: June 5, 2019 by Huntersure

Clients of attorneys have an absolute right to end their working relationship with their attorney(s), whether or not they have cause. From negligence to preference to being unsatisfied with the pace an attorney is working, for example, clients can discharge their representation when they want. Lawyers, however, do not necessarily have this same right. A […] Read More

Breaking Down Malicious Prosecution Claims

Posted on: April 18, 2019 by Huntersure

In the legal world, one person can sue another when a previous criminal or civil lawsuit was brought for wrongful purposes. Essentially, the person who was previously prosecuted or sued can turn around and sue the person who brought about the original case for malicious prosecution. This is all based on if the defendant started […] Read More

How Attorneys Can Be Liable to Third Parties

Posted on: April 11, 2019 by Huntersure

Lawyers operate with the risk of being hit with malpractice or negligence claims; it’s just the nature of their job. But while lawyers generally think their only liability risk comes from making mistakes in their representation of clients, they do run the risk of being liable for third parties. It’s becoming more and more of […] Read More

Why Do Lawyers Get Sued?

Posted on: March 14, 2019 by Huntersure

It can be argued that an electrician might not need to call on help from another electrician, or that an accountant may not have to use another accountant. So, should a lawyer ever need to retain their own lawyer? The answer is yes, as the legal profession is filled with plenty of risks and it’s […] Read More

3 Recent Trends that Affect Attorney Professional Liability Insurance

Posted on: March 7, 2019 by Huntersure

Cybercrimes are on the rise, as it’s noted that by 2023 the United States will make up about half of all cyber threats in the world. Practically every industry in the modern world today can be affected by a myriad of innovative and sophisticated threats. Advances in technology, while displaying positive impacts on the processes […] Read More

Is Accounting the Next Thing to Be Automated? What CPAs Can Do to Prepare

Posted on: February 21, 2019 by Huntersure

Automation is becoming more and more common in technology and is also making its way into our everyday living. From food services to banking, entertainment to education, automation is helping to streamline services. Another way it’s made its way into our daily lives is our finances, and with tax season now started up, 43 percent […] Read More

What CPAs Should Do Now to Prepare for Tax Season

Posted on: January 3, 2019 by Huntersure

For many people, January is an exciting time of year because it represents a fresh start and some new direction. But for CPAs, it represents the oncoming avalanche of work heading their way. Months of looming deadlines and mountains of files, both physical and digital, are already ready to come pouring in, offering busy schedules […] Read More

Why It’s Important to Know an Attorney’s Lawsuit History Before Hiring

Posted on: December 13, 2018 by Huntersure

In the world of legal practice, which is rife with plenty of change from moment to moment, law firms should consider the repercussions of hiring attorneys without a thorough investigation into their past or pending lawsuits. While it’s in the nature of the beast for attorneys to face possible legal risk of their own, it […] Read More

Make Sure You Understand the Exclusions of Attorney Professional Liability Insurance

Posted on: November 8, 2018 by Huntersure

Insurance policies vary in everything from what’s being covered to who’s being covered. But given the breadth of insurance coverage options, there’s still one major similarity they all have: exclusions. When legal professional clients are weighing their options, they need to know what is covered first, but also need to understand the importance that exclusions […] Read More

Lawyers: Identifying and Preventing Conflicts of Interest

Posted on: November 1, 2018 by Huntersure

This blog was originally published on September 12, 2017. It was updated and re-published on November 1, 2018. Conflicts of interest and ethical rules have the power to limit who lawyers represent. It’s important for legal professionals to not cross the line and make sure they’re keeping their work and their intentions in check before […] Read More