"Your Clients Need Help: Protect Them"
Your Clients Need Help: Protect Them - Trading-in a traditional Defined Benefit Plan for a new 401(k) Plan does not eliminate a plan sponsor's fiduciary responsibility - or potential liability. You...
View Article“Gone but Not Forgotten”
Application of the Rules of Professional Conduct on division of fees when a lawyer leaves the firm. SUPERCEDED by Rule 4-1.5 in Missouri.
View ArticleMissouri Clarifies Rules on Charging Nonrefundable Fees and Flat Fees
The Advisory Committee of the Missouri Supreme Court recently issued a Formal Opinion 128 regarding nonrefundable fees. Please click here to read the Opinion.
View ArticleChanges to the Board of Directors at The Bar Plan
The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company recently announced the installment of new Officers to its Board of Directors. Jerome (Jerry) Brant is the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Jerry...
View ArticleAfter Disaster Strikes: A Checklist
After a disaster strikes, many people are left struggling with how to pick up the pieces. As an attorney, if something happens to your office, you need to know how to avoid a malpractice claim. This...
View ArticleChecklist for Starting Your Own Practice
While no checklist can answer every question about the ins and outs of becoming a sole practitioner, this list is a starting point for any lawyer who is considering opening her own law practice.
View ArticleNiederwimmer Promoted to to Vice President – Claims
The Bar Plan recently announced the promotion of Teresa M. Niederwimmer to Vice President – Claims. In this capacity, she will be responsible for both lawyers’ professional liability and bond claims....
View ArticleClaims Counsel Position Currently Available at The Bar Plan
The Bar Plan is currently seeking candidates for a Claims Counsel position. If you meet the requirements, please contact Teresa Niedewimmer , Vice President - Claims.
View ArticleData Breach Insurance Now Offered
As law firms continue to demand instant access to files, emails, and other data through mobile devices, the likelihood of having confidential client information breached increases. The number of data...
View ArticleGuaranteed Issue Life Insurance Now Offered to New Members of The Missouri Bar
New members of The Missouri Bar are now eligible to participate in The Missouri Bar Group Term Life Insurance Program on a guaranteed issue basis. This insurance is underwritten by ReliaStar Life...
View ArticleKoors Joins The Bar Plan as Claims Counsel
The Bar Plan recently added Nancy Koors as Claims Counsel. Koors brings experience from her practice in the area of insurance defense and spent several years trying and defending medical malpractice...
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