Resources

Our Resource Center includes our TLI Top Tips, articles, and links to other third party resources to assist our members with their loss prevention and best practices efforts.

News, Articles, & Top Tips

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Changes to Texas Lawyers Advertising and Solicitation Rules: The Highlights

The comprehensive proposal amending Part VII of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct was recently approved by the Texas Supreme Court, and will…
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In Memoriam: James E. Brill

Long-time member of TLI’s Board of Directors, James E. “Jimmy” Brill died on Thursday, May 27, 2021, just two days shy of his 88th birthday.  Jimmy’s Texas roots…
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I’m Not A Cat: Etiquette, Privacy and Security Considerations When Using Video Meeting Platforms

As working remotely has become the new normal, it’s no surprise that video conferencing platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Cisco Webex…
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Virtual Practice under ABA Opinion 498: Implications for Texas Lawyers Working Remotely

The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility recently issued Formal Opinion 498 (Opinion), entitled Virtual Practice, to provide guidance and best practices for lawyers…
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The Role of Vendors in Avoiding Cyber Attacks and Information Disclosure

The recent massive cyberattack on federal agencies can be traced back to an Austin IT management company, SolarWinds, which is literally down the road from…
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TLI Gives Back Record $7 Million to Insureds

Texas Lawyers’ Insurance Exchange has now been serving Texas lawyers for over 41 years offering exceptional malpractice insurance and unrivaled customer service.  TLI is…
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TLI wins Texas Lawyer “Best of” Poll Tenth Year in a Row

For the tenth straight year, TLI has won the Texas Lawyer Best of readers’ poll!  TLI won 1st place for Professional Liability Insurance Provider and for…
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Avoid a Malpractice Claim: How to Work with Clients Who May Not Be Competent

One of the most common questions we receive from insureds at TLI is about how to deal with a client who may not be competent.…
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

One of the most common questions we receive from insureds at TLI is about how to deal with a client who may not be competent.…
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Tips to Avoid Malpractice during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic presents unique challenges for lawyers who must navigate ethical and malpractice considerations as well as changes to the…
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Become a Technologically Competent Lawyer

Here are a few suggestions that can help lawyers with computer security, excerpted  from a TLI CLE course free for insureds entitled Making Lawyers…
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Amended Comment 8 to Rule 1.01 Brings Lawyer Technological Competence to the Forefront

The Texas Supreme Court, in an order in Misc. Docket No. 19-9016, February 26, 2019, adopted an amendment to Comment 8 to Texas Disciplinary…
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TLI Gives Back $4.5 Million to Insureds

TLI celebrated its first 40 years in business this year and is still going strong as the only insurance company in Texas owned by…
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TLI Declares $3,000,000 Distribution for 2018

TLI Board of Directors holding Distribution Check for 2018 2018 was another good year for TLI and its insureds.  Based on a substantial decline…
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Revisions to the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct and the Disciplinary Rules of Procedure

On March 1, effective on June 1, 2018, the Texas Supreme Court changed both the Rules of Professional Conduct and the Rules of Procedure…
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TLI Declares $5,000,000 Distribution

2017 was another very good year for Texas Lawyers’ Insurance Exchange and our members. In years that premiums earned exceed projected claims, TLI returns…
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A Hacked Email Account: The Special Dangers for Lawyers

Many people have had their email accounts hacked-a third party has gained control over the email account.  Perhaps the most common sign is receiving…
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What a Good Data Security Program Looks Like

Law firms need a data security plan. Here is an outline of the major points that should be considered in the structure of law…
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The Implications of ABA Opinion 477 for Texas Lawyers’ Use of the Internet for Communication

The opening paragraph summarizing ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 477 places requirements on lawyers using the Internet to transmit client information: A lawyer generally may…
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TLI Adds Cyber Coverage for Most Insureds

Every lawyer and law firm employee today depends on computers to do their job.  Law firm records, work-product and client information are all stored…
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Disaster Planning Guide For Lawyers

The devastation left in the wake of Hurricane Harvey is a good reminder to lawyers to make a plan for the unexpected – minimizing…

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