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When Clients Become Liabilities: Protecting Law Firms From "Unworthy" Clients
Law firm risk management and client intake strategies are essential to identifying unworthy clients before they create costly legal malpractice exposure. In this episode, Craig Howser and Eric Hubbard, Alliant Law Firm Practice, examine the DC Solar fraud case and discuss how firms can strengthen due diligence, engagement practices and ongoing client monitoring. They share actionable insights on legal malpractice prevention, law firm compliance, ABA Model Rule 1.16(a), client vetting procedures and proactive risk management strategies to help firms better identify and manage high-risk client relationships.
Cybersecurity in the AI Era: How Predictive Security Is Reshaping Threat Detection and Prevention
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Building Confidence, Navigating Setbacks and Leading With Preparation
Preparation and confidence are essential skills for success in sales, helping professionals navigate negotiations, client relationships and high-stakes conversations with clarity and intention. In this episode, Jenni Lee Crocker welcomes Kristen Handel, Alliant Americas, and Marya Propis, RT Specialty, to discuss how strategic planning, thoughtful questioning and resilience can strengthen confidence and drive long-term success. Kristen and Marya share practical insights on sales strategy, professional development, relationship building and overcoming setbacks to drive career growth and sales performance.
Recent Court Rulings: A Win for D&O Policyholders and a Warning on AI Risk
A recent court ruling could reshape how insurers apply public offering exclusions in D&O claims while new AI laws are creating fresh cyber liability risks for businesses nationwide. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, discuss the EB Holdings D&O coverage decision and why the court rejected a carrier’s broad interpretation of the public offering exclusion. They also explore emerging AI liability laws, chatbot-related risks, deepfake regulation and what businesses should be doing now to reduce cyber and regulatory exposure.
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Financial lines insurance trends are evolving with new legal rulings, DOJ antitrust activity and emerging AI-related risks impacting coverage and compliance. In this episode, Mike Radak and David Finz, Alliant Specialty Claims & Legal, discuss a recent Ninth Circuit decision impacting D&O insurance coverage, recent Department of Justice enforcement signals and a case exploring AI and legal privilege. Together, they break down what these developments mean for policyholders and organizations, including how to challenge coverage denials, prepare for regulatory scrutiny and manage confidentiality risks associated with AI tools.
