Certified Legal Specialist Policy Highlights & Enhancements
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Flat renewal for 1 year
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March 31, 2023/by Alexandra NoonanFlat renewal for 1 year
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Benefits Brief: Spousal Carve-Outs & Surcharges
Employers looking to lower their health plan costs have considered…
March 6, 2023/by Alexandra NoonanAcrisure’s HR Leaders Compliance Summit begins Tuesday, March 7!
It is my pleasure to extend to you a warm invitation to our upcoming…
March 6, 2023/by Alexandra NoonanHR Benefits Brief: 2022 ACA Reporting
November 2022
The reporting requirements under the Affordable…
November 2, 2022/by Alexandra NoonanThe reporting requirements under the Affordable…
Human Resources Bulletin: Occupational Safety and Health Administration COVID-19 Vaccination Emergency Temporary Standard
HR Bulletin: Occupational Safety and Health Administration COVID-19…
December 29, 2021/by Alexandra NoonanAHERN Benefits Brief: Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable (or Non-Creditable) Coverage
Plan sponsors of group health plans providing prescription drug…
September 20, 2021/by Alexandra NoonanReduce The Risk Of Malpractice And Ethics Claims By Documenting Client Instructions
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Employed Lawyers’ Professional Liability Coverage
Many in-house attorneys fail to purchase Employed Professional…
May 28, 2021/by Alexandra NoonanLawyer’s Professional Liability Insurance Coverage for Attorneys & Law Firms
Lawyer’s professional liability coverage for attorneys and…
May 18, 2021/by Alexandra NoonanHR Compliance Bulletin: New California COVID-19 Leave Law Is Retroactive to Jan. 1
Under a new law, California is bringing back the state’s…
April 9, 2021/by Melodie MesianoWhat Should You Do When Clients Want to Sue for Malicious Prosecution?
Your client won after being sued in what she believed was a meritless…
April 9, 2021/by Melodie MesianoBenjamin Franklin and Mike Tyson’s Guide to Cyber Resilience
Let’s face it, the past several months have been rough on everyone.…
February 4, 2021/by Melodie MesianoHR Insights: COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Employers
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies across the…
February 3, 2021/by Melodie MesianoEmployment Practices Liability Trends to Watch in 2021
As an employer, you care about making your workforce feel valued…
January 26, 2021/by Melodie MesianoABA Formal Opinion 495 – Lawyers Working Remotely
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many attorneys have been…
January 25, 2021/by Melodie MesianoHR Leaders Compliance Summit 2021
It is our pleasure to extend to you a warm invitation to our…
January 20, 2021/by Melodie MesianoHR & Benefits Compliance Monthly Webinar Series for Jan-Apr 2021
January 6, 2021/by Melodie MesianoNew COVID-19 Relief Bill: Highlights for Employers
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the much-anticipated…
January 6, 2021/by Melodie MesianoLive Webinar 12/16/20: New Emergency OSHA COVID-19 Standards: What is the Impact on California Employers?
December 11, 2020/by Melodie MesianoVirtual Workplace Holiday Parties
At the end of the calendar year, workplace holiday celebrations…
December 8, 2020/by Melodie MesianoFREE WEBINAR ON 10/28: What’s at Risk? Cyber Threats During COVID-19
When Cyber Attacks like data breaches and hacks occur, they can…
October 19, 2020/by Melodie Mesiano10 Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks
High-profile cyber attacks on companies such as Target have…
October 14, 2020/by Melodie MesianoNew Regulations Regarding COVID-19 Employer Requirements in California
At AHERN Insurance Brokerage, we are dedicated to keeping you…
September 25, 2020/by Melodie MesianoBenefits Brief: Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable (or Non-Creditable) Coverage
Plan sponsors of group health plans providing prescription drug…
September 11, 2020/by Melodie MesianoFREE WEBINAR FOR SAN DIEGO ALA MEMBERS ON 9/22/20: Cyber Threats – How to Make Your Firm Resilient to Cyber Risk
Cyber threats are rapidly evolving and there are a plethora…
September 8, 2020/by Melodie MesianoFREE WEBINAR FOR GOLDEN GATE ALA MEMBERS ON 9/15/20: Cyber Threats – How to Make Your Firm Resilient to Cyber Risk
Cyber threats are rapidly evolving and there are a…
September 8, 2020/by Melodie MesianoHR & Benefits Compliance Monthly Webinar Series (Sep-Dec 2020)
AHERN Insurance Brokerage and Acrisure Compliance Solutions…
California Releases Free Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Courses
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)…
August 19, 2020/by Melodie MesianoFREE WEBINAR FOR BASF MEMBERS ON 7/15/20: Cyber Threats – How to Make Your Firm Resilient to Cyber Risk
Last month, another major cyberattack on a law firm made headlines…
July 9, 2020/by Melodie MesianoFREE WEBINAR FOR BASF MEMBERS ON 6/18/20: The ABC’s & 123’s of Insurance
Ever wonder what all those letters mean in your firm’s business…
June 9, 2020/by Melodie MesianoFREE WEBINAR FOR SDCBA MEMBERS ON 6/25/20: Cyber Threats – How to Make Your Firm Resilient to Cyber Risk
Last month, another major cyberattack on a law firm made headlines…
June 9, 2020/by Melodie MesianoNew Guidance for Section 125 Plans Mid-Year Election Changes, Health FSA Carryover Increase & Expanded List of FSA/HSA Eligible Expenses
COVID-19 Guidance for Section 125 Mid-Year Election Change Rules
On…
June 5, 2020/by Melodie MesianoOn…
Common Employment Practices Claims Arising Out of COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States,…
June 5, 2020/by Melodie MesianoHow Health Insurers Are Responding to COVID-19/ Coronavirus
We appreciate your trust in AHERN Insurance Brokerage for…
March 13, 2020/by Melodie MesianoCoronavirus/COVID-19 Resource Center
March 13, 2020/by Melodie MesianoHR Compliance Bulletin: Coronavirus and the Workplace – Compliance Issues for Employers
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues…
March 5, 2020/by Melodie MesianoBenefits Bulletin: California Enacts New FSA Notification Requirement
California recently enacted a new law, AB 1554, which imposes…
January 22, 2020/by Melodie MesianoHR & Benefits Compliance Monthly Webinar Series: January – April 2020 Calendar
AHERN is excited to present the first edition (January-April)…
January 9, 2020/by Melodie MesianoBenefits Bulletin: ACA Developments
Legislative and judicial activities during the week of December…
January 2, 2020/by Melodie MesianoCollectProtect: A Lawyers Professional Liability policy designed for Debt Collection lawyers.
AHERN Insurance Brokerage is honored to announce that we have…
November 21, 2019/by Melodie MesianoSDCBA Members can save up to 20% on Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance
Did you know that AHERN Insurance Brokerage offers an exclusive…
November 7, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAHERN sponsoring BASF’s Women’s Impact Network – No Glass Ceiling 2.0 Conference
AHERN is proud to sponsor The Bar Association of San Francisco's…
October 22, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAHERN Sponsoring BASF’s 2019 Cannabis Conference
AHERN is proud to sponsor The Bar Association of San Francisco's…
October 17, 2019/by Melodie MesianoBenefits Brief: Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable (or Non-Creditable) Coverage
Plan sponsors of group health plans providing prescription drug…
October 8, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAHERN Selected as Featured Vendor in Attorney at Law Magazine
We are proud to announce that AHERN is featured in Attorney at…
September 20, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAssisting Clients in Connection with the Medical or Recreational Marijuana Industry Continues to Be Risky
The federal prohibition of marijuana under the Controlled Substances…
September 13, 2019/by Melodie MesianoRecognizing and Avoiding Lawyer Burnout
Gayle has been a business litigator for decades. She recognizes…
August 1, 2019/by Melodie MesianoDocketing Clerks Reduce the Risk of Malpractice Claims
Missing litigation and other deadlines remains one of the leading…
June 26, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAHERN Update: Effectively Screening Lateral Attorneys
Screening proposed lateral attorneys for conflicts, claims, and…
June 17, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAHERN Receives STAG ONE™ Designation from The Hartford
AHERN Insurance Brokerage is honored to have received the STAG…
June 4, 2019/by Melodie MesianoCompliance Bulletin: Seattle Employers Must Offer Pre-tax Commuter Benefits in 2020
Seattle employers with 20 or more employees worldwide are required…
May 20, 2019/by Melodie MesianoEncryption for Lawyers
Respected security professionals have compared e-mail to postcards…
May 2, 2019/by Melodie MesianoTip of the Month: Assisting Clients in Connection with the Medical or Recreational Marijuana Industry Continues to Be Risky
Assisting Clients in Connection with the Medical or Recreational…
April 2, 2019/by Melodie MesianoHSA 2018 End-of-Year Reminders
With tax filing deadlines approaching, we wanted to take a moment…
March 21, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAHERN Update: How to Screen Clients Effectively to Reduce Your Risk
At some point all lawyers ask themselves, “Why did I accept…
March 6, 2019/by Melodie MesianoACA Compliance Bulletin: ACA Individual Mandate Penalty No Longer Applies
The ACA’s individual mandate penalty no longer applies,…
February 5, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAHERN HR & Benefits Webinar Feb 21st | Wrap Documents and “Bundled” Health and Welfare Plans
January 28, 2019/by Melodie MesianoAHERN: Your Go-To Experts for Employee Benefits
We know that this time of the year is always extremely busy…
November 5, 2018/by Melodie MesianoComprehensive Changes to Rules of Professional Conduct Become Operative November 1st, 2018
Comprehensive Changes to Rules of Professional Conduct Become…
October 26, 2018/by Melodie MesianoBenefits Brief: Medicare Part D Notice of Creditable (or Non-Creditable) Coverage
Plan sponsors of group health plans providing prescription drug…
August 31, 2018/by Melodie MesianoCertified Insurance Counselors Honors Tamara L. Bartels, CIC, for Five Years of Dedication
A leading insurance professional organization recently recognized…
August 8, 2018/by Melodie MesianoLaw Firm Benefit Trends: What’s Hot, What’s Not | GLA ALA Small Firm Section Meeting 6/26/18
Where are law firm employee benefits heading? What new benefits…
June 14, 2018/by Melodie MesianoNew Rules for Disability Claims Will Take Effect on April 1, 2018
On Jan. 5, 2018, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that,…
February 27, 2018/by Melodie MesianoHR Insights: 5 Ways To Prevent Workplace Harassment
Harassment is a form of employment discrimination that may violate…
February 27, 2018/by Melodie MesianoOur Benefits & HR Webinar Series now count for Professional Development Credits!
We are pleased to announce that our monthly Benefits & HR…
February 7, 2018/by Melodie MesianoKey Issues In Retaining Client Files
Records retention presents important issues of ethics (safeguarding…
February 5, 2018/by Melodie MesianoAnnouncing Complimentary Legal Ethics Consultations for AHERN Clients in California
Klinedinst PC to Offer Initial Complimentary Legal Ethics Consultations
AHERN…
November 16, 2017/by Melodie MesianoAHERN…
Introducing High Net-Worth Insurance
AHERN Insurance Brokerage has been your trusted advisor when…
November 15, 2017/by Melodie MesianoAHERN|ELT to speak at GLA ALA HR Section Meeting on 11/30/17
Our own Reid Middleton, JD., will be speaking to the HR Section…
November 15, 2017/by Melodie MesianoComing Soon: ACA Employer Penalty Assessments
On November 2, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued revised…
November 6, 2017/by Melodie MesianoFREE Cybersecurity Planning Guide
Businesses both large and small need to be proactive in order…
November 6, 2017/by Melodie MesianoFree Webinar: Identifying Risky Clients at the Outset
Identifying Risky Clients at the Outset
Please join DRI…
October 31, 2017/by Melodie MesianoPlease join DRI…
Trump Issues Executive Order on Healthcare
On October 12, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order…
October 19, 2017/by Melodie MesianoAHERN Update: Enhanced Cybersecurity Is Imperative For Arizona Lawyers
Stories about massive computer hacking appear with increasing…
October 4, 2017/by Melodie MesianoPractice Tip: Does Your Firm Have Adequate Insurance Limits?
The recession in recent years has caused many law firms to reevaluate…
August 21, 2017/by Melodie MesianoAHERN to speak at GLA ALA Santa Barbara / Ventura Section Meeting
Our own Kelley L. Milks will be speaking to the Santa Barbara…
August 16, 2017/by Melodie MesianoThe Hartford Loss Prevention Tip: Crisis Management Planning – Ten Practical Tips
A crisis can strike a business at any given moment. Following…
July 13, 2017/by Melodie MesianoPractice Tip: Danger Ahead! Are Your Emails Tumbling Into Unknown Pitfalls?
Email is often the preferred method of communication for corresponding…
July 11, 2017/by Melodie MesianoPractice Tip: The Scary World of Reporting a Claim
No attorney wants to have a malpractice claim made against them…
July 5, 2017/by CurlyHostPractice Tip: Spring Screening – Snag ‘em or Flag ‘em?
Spring is the perfect time to take a fresh look at firm practices,…
June 20, 2017/by Melodie MesianoRansomware: A Global Wake-Up Call
I'm sure you have all heard about the WannaCry virus trending…
June 12, 2017/by Melodie MesianoHartford Loss Prevention Tip: Reoccupying Buildings Impacted by Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire season is upon us once again. This article from The…
May 15, 2017/by Melodie MesianoAHERN named 2017 Top Specialist Broker by Insurance Business Magazine
March 15, 2017/by Melodie MesianoPractice Tip: Snitches Get Stitches?
It is Friday night after a long work week and an attorney has…
February 14, 2017/by Melodie MesianoHR Advisor Newsletter – February 2017
This month's newsletter will cover the ADA interactive process,…
February 7, 2017/by Melodie MesianoTrump’s Executive Order — What Does it Mean for the ACA?
Just hours after being sworn into office, President Donald Trump…
January 23, 2017/by Melodie MesianoPractice Tip: Know The Rules for Required Trust Account Records
January 11, 2017/by Melodie Mesiano2017 Affordable Care Act Compliance Checklist
Is ACA compliance on your list of New Year's resolutions? This…
December 29, 2016/by Melodie MesianoLaw Creates New HRA Option for Small Employers to Reimburse Individual Premiums
On December 7, 2016, Congress approved legislation that, among…
December 15, 2016/by Melodie MesianoRep. Tom Price Nominated to HHS Secretary
On November 29, 2016, President-elect Donald Trump announced…
December 14, 2016/by Melodie MesianoShould I Report FDCPA Claims To My E&O Carrier?
The risk management landscape for collection attorneys has become…
October 28, 2016/by Melodie MesianoTrump vs. Clinton: Where the Candidates Stand on Top Healthcare Issues
The 2016 general election has had its fair share of twists and…
October 21, 2016/by Melodie MesianoTop Tools for Avoiding Malpractice Claims
Malpractice claims are disruptive and hurt the bottom line. By…
October 7, 2016/by Melodie MesianoThe Hartord Loss Prevention Tip: Preparing For Floods
Floods can cause devastating damage. If your facility is located…
January 14, 2016/by Melodie MesianoProtecting the Malpractice Statute of Limitations Defense in California
Properly understanding the legal malpractice statute of limitations…
January 8, 2016/by Melodie MesianoProtecting Communications with Law Firm In-House Counsel
In Palmer v. Superior Court, the court has held that the attorney-client…
June 18, 2015/by Melodie MesianoResponding to Negative Social Media Comments
Social Media use is on the rise. According to Pew Research Center,…
May 13, 2015/by Melodie MesianoResponding to Malpractice Issues
The overwhelming majority of law firms lack the resources to…
May 8, 2014/by Heather SurberCyber Liability Update – Microsoft Discontinues Windows XP Support – Hackers Prepare
On Tuesday, 04/08/14, Microsoft will cease official support of…
April 8, 2014/by Heather SurberInsurance for Law Firms: What You Need to Know for 2014
How best to allocate insurance dollars is a perennial issue that…
March 14, 2014/by Heather SurberHealthcare Reform Update – Succeeding with Health Reform in 2014
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) turns four on March 23, 2014. However,…
February 4, 2014/by Heather SurberPractice Tip: Client Communication
Communication is key to avoiding malpractice claims by a client.…
January 3, 2014/by Heather SurberThe Hartford Loss Prevention Tip: Preventing Slips and Falls
Help you firm prevent slips and falls this holiday season. Between…
November 4, 2013/by Heather SurberRisk Management Insights: Competence: Don’t Take It For Granted
The drafters of the California Rules of Professional Conduct…
November 1, 2013/by Heather SurberRisk Management Insights: Pay Attention to Your Fee Agreement
A robust fee agreement can serve as a cornerstone for a successful…
October 2, 2013/by Heather SurberHartford Loss Prevention Tip: Security for Portable Computers
The mobile law practice is on the rise. Review these tips to…
August 19, 2013/by Heather SurberPractice Tips: Ethical Considerations in Lawyers’ Use of Social Media
Lawyers run the risk of breaching their duty to provide competent…
July 19, 2013/by Heather SurberPractice Tip: Non-Engagement Letters
When it comes to unrepresented individuals who are party to a…
April 17, 2013/by Heather SurberThe Recorder: Show Me the Money
Every law firm that is organized on a "for profit" basis professes…
March 29, 2013/by Heather SurberArizona Attorney: Does Your Firm Have Adequate Insurance Limits?
The recession of the last few years has caused many law firms…
January 1, 2013/by Heather SurberSan Diego Business Journal: Executive Profile | W. Brian Ahern
Executive Profile of AHERN Insurance Brokerage President and…
April 2, 2012/by Heather SurberPractice Tip: Three Principles to Effectively Address an Error
The practice of law is extraordinarily difficult. No matter the…
January 1, 2012/by Heather SurberLa Jolla Light: Ahern Insurance Announces Scholarship Fund
Ahern Insurance Brokerage, one of the largest full-service insurance…
February 21, 2011/by Heather SurberThe Hartford: Distracted Driving – Cell Phone Use While Driving
The issue of driver distractions is an increasing fleet safety…
January 1, 2011/by Heather SurberOffice Sharing: Equal but Separate Should be the Goal
Given law firms’ fluid real estate needs, they often find themselves…
December 1, 2010/by ah3rn@dminLa Jolla Light: Ten Questions AIB President Brian Ahern Admire the Underdog
Ten Questions: AIB President Brian Ahern admires the underdog
La…
June 3, 2009/by Heather SurberLa…
