Conflicts of interest have constituted a leading cause of legal malpractice claims for years. Despite repeated warnings to lawyers and law firms about this risk they continue to engage in conflicts of interest.

Lawyers must balance their duties to their client against both express legal duties to adversaries and general duties of truthfulness.

This edition of inBrief suggests a range of risk management considerations and strategies relating to off-label use of FDA-approved products.

This issue of AlertBulletin® provides a brief overview of the current legal status of granny cams and suggests risk management strategies for organizations.

Times arise particularly in litigation where a lawyer for an entity might find it useful to represent an employee or other constituent of the entity for some limited purpose. This dual representation of an entity and its constituent raises a number of practice issues.

This edition of AlertBulletin is designed to help facilities protect transgender patients and themselves by understanding regulatory requirements and liability exposures.

Regardless of the substance, driving while impaired can cause significant cognitive and functional challenges.

Driving in winter presents a variety of weather-related hazards. Preparing ahead of time and being alert are critical to safety amid weather changes, poor visibility, and wet or slippery road conditions.

This edition of AlertBulletin® highlights adverse event management as a pillar of risk management and quality improvement efforts.

This edition of Vantage Point® discusses how telemedicine misuse can be mitigated by implementing policies to address the risks posed by remote care, as well as modifying their procedures to better coordinate virtual and in-person modes of care.

This edition of In Practice...with CNA, discusses the substantial risks that exist for law firms that fail to diligently monitor case dockets, read court orders and adhere to filing deadlines.

The benefits of creating a remote-capable business are well worth the investment enabling a firm to maximize productivity when traveling attract top-level talent and maintain functionality during a crisis.

Here are ways you can leverage technology to minimize the impact and maximize the effectiveness of your water damage mitigation programs.

In Practice with CNA discusses the potential challenges Wills Trusts and Estates practitioners face when a client representation involves the existence of an irrevocable trust which may influence eligibility for Medicaid.

This resource examines three major EMR-related issues and suggests countermeasures to protect patients and minimize liability exposures.

Designed to provide unparalleled value, specialized capabilities and tailored insurance solutions for your program business, CNA Affinity Programs seeks partners to develop solutions for uniform groups or business classes.

This edition of Vantage Point offers various risk management suggestions for home healthcare providers, ranging from practice guidelines to hazard assessment procedures to security measures for both patients/residents and caregivers.

Physician risk management programs today require a comprehensive and strategic approach known as enterprise risk management (ERM).

This resource discusses the ERM model which represents a continuous process applied across the medical practice and influenced by staff conduct at every level.

An employee using their personal vehicle or hired (rental) vehicle to conduct business activities for their employer under the approval and/or knowledge of the employer constitutes H/NOA exposure.

This AlertBulletin^® is intended to help reduce risk for those organizations engaged in wound photography by standardizing their digital imaging practices.

How can your firm implement an effective conflicts of interest screen and have some comfort in its effectiveness if and when the time comes to defend against disqualification motion.

When a business uses a new material supplier, production process, or design, or expands its customer base or product line, a formal Products Liability Risk Control Program can help mitigate unexpected risks and exposures.

This Alert Bulletin highlights critical issues facing independent living including increasing acuity levels and care needs as well as allegations of wrongful placement and retention.

This AlertBulletin offers strategies designed to prevent antibiotic overuse training and a formal program to reduce risk.

The following tips can help keep your chute safe and reduce risk.

This edition of In Practice...with CNA addresses how settlement demands may constitute a rejection if it does not strictly comply with the terms of the demand and how an attorney should react.

CNA’s PrepWise Pulse Survey is a tool available for policyholders to solicit anonymous feedback on their corporate safety culture, management support and accountability, orientation and training, and workplace environment.

As outside suppliers become less reliable problems related to internal supply chain operations become more visible and potentially harmful.

Patient noncompliance including missed appointments cancelled procedures rejection of prescribed therapies frequent changing of providers and unbought or unused medications can contribute to patient injury in every type of healthcare setting.

Here are some considerations to help business leaders manage an impact to their most important asset.

This edition of Home Care Briefing examines three core elements of a home care fall-reduction program: risk assessment staff education and post-incident response.

Employers can take steps to mitigate risks of negligent entrustment by ensuring the individuals they hire to operate vehicles are qualified, competent and responsible drivers

This edition of In Practice...with CNA® discusses why law firms need to be aware of the types of conflicts that most often lead to disqualification and the types of attorneys who may be affected.

This edition of Carefully Speaking^® outlines strategies leaders can use to assess their organization's memory care strengths, limits and liability exposures.

This edition of Carefully Speaking® outlines strategies leaders can use to assess their organization's memory care strengths, limits and liability exposures.

This edition of Home Care Briefing examines the elements of a prospective client screening and assessment procedure and offers a number of suggestions to help strengthen documentation in these areas.

This edition of Vantage Point® offers a range of measures to retool the hospital discharge planning process and increase awareness of post-discharge care directives.

Use this checklist to ensure you are prepared for the hazards that come with winter weather.

Our innovative resources can help insureds save time and avoid costly claims by identifying and addressing hidden exposures.

A Dust Hazard Analysis is a critical step to protect your employees and prevent tragic accidents that can severely damage your facilites. An effective DHA includes information to classify and quantify the material(s) as combustible dust.

You may be able to reduce your chances of unknowingly accepting someone else’s liability or being exposed to additional liabilities by following the practices suggested in this guide. 

The ongoing national mental health crisis is characterized by too few inpatient beds and overtaxed outpatient facilities. In fact under the present delivery system it is estimated that more than half a million individuals with serious mental illness do not receive the care they need.

This edition of In Practice...with CNA addresses social media communications and the difficulties that come with social media practices during disputes.

Negotiated risk agreements (NRAs) have become an increasingly popular means of managing potential liability while accommodating resident preferences.

This resource outlines the importance of compliance and safety efforts focused on federal requirements as of the date of this guide’s publication.

This guide provides information on how to mitigate risk at river terminals.

This edition of In Practice...with CNA addresses tax laws and regulations and risk management tips to avoid election deadlines or managing filing errors.

CNA’s Epack 3 Employment Practices Liability (EPL) insurance coverage helps shield businesses, business owners and employees against loss from claims alleging wrongful employment practices.

This edition of Home Care Briefing addresses that clear communication and comprehensive and factual documentation are critical to minimizing noncompliance as well as limiting the impact of recalcitrant client behavior.