Alanna Clair

November 22, 2017 | The Recorder

Attorneys often think that an aggressive approach to litigation is part of the duty to act as a zealous advocate for clients. But attorneys who represent debt collectors may face additional risks, because California courts have held that litigation tactics may constitute violations of statutes prohibiting unfair debt collection practices.

By Alanna Clair and Shari Klevens

6 minute read

November 20, 2017 | Daily Report Online

Replacement counsel faces a series of unique challenges and risks, particularly when entering a case riddled with problems. Here are five tips for replacement counsel to reduce those risks.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

November 08, 2017 | The Recorder

As part of the process of renewing or replacing legal malpractice insurance, law firms are typically required to complete an application. Law firms that treat the application as a formality and fail to give the application the proper amount of consideration, do so at their own risk. Indeed, an inaccurate response on the application can lead to severe consequences for the firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

17 minute read

November 06, 2017 | Texas Lawyer

Part One of this series focused on the immediate risks law firms face from hackers, and the potentially devastating harm a single cyberattack can cause.…

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

18 minute read

November 06, 2017 | Daily Report Online

When it comes to the work environment, law firms cannot afford to live in the past by maintaining unwritten rules that deprive attorneys of equal opportunities within the firm.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

October 27, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

 Law firms have become prime targets for many types of cyberattacks, including phishing scams, technological spying and hacking. It is no…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

October 23, 2017 | Daily Report Online

While some motions to disqualify are nothing more than a litigation tactic, others raise legitimate questions regarding the ethical obligations owed by the attorney and her or his law firm to former clients.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

October 18, 2017 | The Recorder

What happens when a cybersecurity event implicates a firm's trust account? Are lawyers liable when a computer hacker steals client funds that the lawyers were safeguarding?

By Alanna Clair and Shari Klevens

18 minute read

October 24, 2014 | Legaltech News

Vendor questionnaires are a good start to assessing your firm's vulnerability to cybercriminals.

By Elizabeth Ferrell, Shari Klevens, Alanna Clair

8 minute read

March 10, 2011 | Daily Report Online

Georgia leads the nation in bank failures with 55 so far, and the number keeps rising. In 2010, there were 157 bank failures nationally. This is bad news for banks and the lawyers who represented them.In just the last few months, the FDIC has filed legal malpractice suits against some of the most respected law firms in Georgia.

By J. Randolph Evans, Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read