There has been plenty of change, upheaval and progress since the formation of WILMIC in 1986 when Wisconsin lawyers were being priced out of obtaining malpractice insurance. In the 1990’s, technology innovations were starting to change the legal profession and WILMIC began paying back its bonds to policyholders. In the 2000’s, an explosion in access to information had a profound effect on client expectations and WILMIC saw tremendous growth. In the last ten years, we have seen incredible technological change, online business and finally, the coronavirus pandemic.
In this day and age, voicing an opinion is as easy as opening a social media site or an internet platform and typing away. Lawyers can be frequent targets of criticism. You have a target on your back if a case goes sideways. An unhappy former client may want to…
The past year has been a time of disruption and maybe even a little bit of chaos. Practicing law can bring stress and anxiety in “normal” times, but during the pandemic, even more so. Challenges brought by the needs and demands of clients, changing rules for court proceedings, and personal…
Looking for speakers who can deliver real-life examples of practical, use-it-now information? Wisconsin Lawyers Mutual is presenting the same one-hour CLE programs to local bar associations and others during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re just coming to you through Zoom videos, rather than in-person.
The same cybersecurity risks that are threats at the office exist when working from home. During the coronavirus pandemic, the threats have jumped in frequency. Experts say phishing scams have increased over the past nine months.