Tip of the Week Blog
March 2007, Week 4 5 Things That Can Mess Up Your Computer For Staff... Sometimes, users create problems for their computers and for the network. Every law firm depends on their computers to keep the documents flowing and business running. Some common errors that are preventable problems: 3. Neglect to run or update antivirus and anti-spyware programs. Sometimes you have to disable antivirus programs to install new software, and they have to be updated on a regular basis. Even though they are a pain, you can't afford to go without virus protection. Spyware can install itself without your knowledge. To Be Continued next week... Blogging -- Did You Check With Your Insurance Carrier? Executive Risk Specialty (a unit of Chubb) has told one of its New Jersey insureds that blogging "is not a risk they are interested in undertaking." The reasons weren't specified. However, one leading malpractice consultant speculates that the key component to evaluating the risk is probably a strong disclaimer in the blog. Other experts say that the risk is blown out of proportion since blogging is not qualitatively different from other forms of communication a firm might use. According to the Attorneys' Liability Assurance Society, "The first line of defense against unworthy clients is a sound business intake system." What is involved in a sound intake process? 2. Creditworthiness Review: Telling a prospective client that you want permission to conduct a credit check is probably not going to win any points with the client. There is, however, a wealth of information available on the internet through a wide range of sources. The obvious sources might be Dunn & Bradstreet and Moody's. Other online sources of company and individual credit information include CRIBIS, Experian, Thomas West and Equifax Inc. More about that in the following weeks - or you can read the entire article now. And if you need help in putting these (or any systems) in place, contact us at info@legallylarge.com. We're here to help.
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