CNA - A Bad Economy Increases Risks for Lawyers

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 →


CNA - Solutions to Navigate the Challenges of Managing a Firm

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 →


CNA - Hot Take, Not Hot Mess: How You Can Stay Ethical and Help Clients Communicate Effectively on Social Media During Disputes

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 →


CNA - Second Chances Abound: Opportunities for Correcting Certain Omissions and Mistakes in Tax Elections

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 →


CNA - Protection Protocol: Appropriately Managing and Responding to Legal Hold Notices

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 →