LMICK Minute

To Our Policyholders:

We are privileged to have served you, Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky’s (“LMICK”) insureds and the lawyers of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, for another year. In anticipation of the upcoming Annual Meeting (more details below), this is my opportunity each year to tell you about the state of your Company and to reiterate how proud we are to work with you and for you. I decided, however, to take a bit of a different approach. You hear us talk about ourselves - what we do and how we do it - all the time. I thought it might be nice to hear about LMICK from others who know us and can tell you about the Company and how we try to do business in service to you.

LMICK was founded in 1986 by a forward-thinking group of Kentucky lawyers who wanted better for the lawyers of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In starting LMICK, the goals were 1) to assure availability of professional liability insurance to the lawyers of the Commonwealth of Kentucky; 2) to help the lawyers of Kentucky in meeting their responsibilities to their clients and the public; and 3) to foster competition in the insurance marketplace.

News & Updates

LMICK Annual Shareholder Meeting June 22, 2023

Policyholders are cordially invited to attend the LMICK Annual Meeting being held in-person during the KBA Convention in Lexington, Kentucky. We hope you will join us either in-person or by zoom. Meeting details are as follows:

Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (EST)

In-Person:
Hyatt Regency – Lexington
The Kentucky Room (Lower level of the Hyatt Regency)
401 W. High Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Zoom:
With Video: www.Zoom.com
Audio only: 1 (312) 626-6799
Meeting Number: 893 7376 5268
Password: 689225

News & Updates

Congratulations to Kentucky’s Newest Attorneys!

LMICK would like to congratulate Kentucky’s (soon to be) newest attorneys! The swearing in ceremony is set for May 1, 2023 in Frankfort. If you have a newly admitted attorney joining your practice, remember to add them to your policy by filling out the form on our website.

BEWARE: NKBA Warns of Several Hacking Attempts Via Dropbox Links

On April 12th, the Northern Kentucky Bar Association alerted its members to use caution when opening Dropbox links. While the emails seem legitimate, Dropbox accounts have been hacked and bad actors are sharing corrupted links. A few best practice tips:

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LMICK Celebrates Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, celebrating the vital role of women in history and today. We pause and celebrate the wonderful women of LMICK, including our staff and our Board of Director members. We thank them for their dedication and commitment to LMICK, to our insureds, and to the legal profession.

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Celebrating Black History Month

Since 1976, February has been designated Black History Month, aimed at honoring the significant contributions of African-Americans to our country as well as acknowledging the significant struggles faced across generations. The American Bar Association has compiled a great list of resources to help lawyers and firms recognize Black History month. The ABA’s celebration of Black Legal Trailblazers includes Kentucky’s own Lonita K. Baker, President of the National Bar Association.

LMICK is proud to support the NBA’s Midyear Conference, coming to Louisville April 27-30, 2023, which will pay homage to civil rights leaders Gertrude E. Rush and Heman Sweatt. We are excited to welcome the NBA to Kentucky and hope to see you there!

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LMICK Welcomes Jessica Beavin!

When you call the LMICK office, you may hear a new voice on the other end. Meet Jessica Beavin, LMICK’s new Operations Manager. Jessica will be supporting several areas of LMICK’s operations and will often be your first point of contact when reaching out to the office. Jessica lives in Middletown with her husband, Nick, their 2 dogs, and a cat. She also has a horse who is stabled in Goshen, KY. When she is not at work, she is either visiting her horse, walking her dogs, hanging out with family/friends, or reading a book. We are excited for Jessica to add her talents to our team and continue LMICK’s great service. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., LMICK’s new Operations Manager.

To Our Policyholders:

We want to express our gratitude for your loyal support of Lawyers Mutual of Kentucky. Without you, we could not provide the protection, risk mitigation education, and service you deserve and have come to expect. Your continued commitment also allows us to assist our many partners that support the Kentucky bar and the communities we all serve.

Throughout the year, we share wellness resources and often remind you to take time to pause, reflect, and relax. This year, we decided to practice what we preach and provide Staff a small break from drafting the monthly LMICK Minute. The monthly newsletter will return in January, full of great resources, including more complete information about the new appellate rules and eFiling requirements effective on January 1, 2023. We hope you will join us in taking a deep breath as we pause to reflect on the year and the things for which we are grateful. You can even increase your point totals under the self-evaluation section of our new annual checkup!

We wish you, your office colleagues, and your family a very happy holiday season! We look forward to serving you in the new year.

Sincerely,
Angela Edwards

News & Updates

TODAY! Free CLE at Noon (EST): Resilience Strategies for Managing Stress and Depression During the Holidays

We are heading into what is predicted to be the most “normal” holiday season we’ve seen in years. While that is a relief to many, we are reminded that it is still a season filled with its own unique stressors: additional obligations but no additional time, sometimes difficult family dynamics, and financial stresses. Join moderator, KBA President Amy Cubbage, as she leads a panel discussion on strategies for reducing stress, depression, and anxiety during the holidays. Click here to register. Note, the CLE will be made available on-demand if you are unable to attend the live version.

Should Attorneys Copy Clients on Emails? New ABA Formal Opinion Provides Guidance

“In the absence of special circumstances, lawyers who copy their clients on an electronic communication sent to counsel representing another person in the matter impliedly consent to receiving counsel’s ‘reply all’ to the communication. Thus, unless that result is intended, lawyers should not copy their clients on electronic communications to such counsel; instead, lawyers should separately forward these communications to their clients.” Click here to read the entire opinion.

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Welcome New Kentucky Attorneys!

On Friday, the latest group of Kentucky attorneys swore they have never fought a duel and officially joined the Kentucky bar. We congratulate them on this great accomplishment! If you are fortunate enough to have a new attorney joining your firm, remember to fill out the “Add an Attorney” form on our website.

Illinois Supreme Court Holds Former Client May Seek Reimbursement of Punitive Damages Award in Legal Malpractice Lawsuit

The Illinois Supreme Court recently held the plaintiff in a legal malpractice case may seek the reimbursement of their actual damages, including any punitive damages the plaintiff was required to pay due to the alleged malpractice. For a full write-up, check out this article from Hinshaw Law.

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Eastern Kentucky Flooding Disaster Recovery Continues

AppalReD, in conjunction with the Kentucky Bar Association and the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, is ready and able to assist Eastern Kentucky flood victims with legal services. Individuals needing assistance should call 1-844-478-0099 during business hours Monday through Friday.

Volunteer Opportunity: Pro Bono

If you are interested in providing pro bono assistance directly to flood victims, we recommend signing up as a volunteer with AppalReD on their website as they provide support for handling cases that may be outside of your typical practice area. Additionally, legal services organizations often offer legal professional liability coverage for those cases the lawyer handles on the organizations’ behalf. As a LMICK insured, your policy will generally cover your pro bono work. However, not all policies from all carriers are the same (and not all volunteer attorneys carry insurance). Always make sure your pro bono cases are covered (and with appropriate limits). For coverage questions under your LMICK policy, please contact us at 502-568-6100.

Volunteer Opportunity: Supporting the Legal Community

For those interested in supporting members of the legal community impacted by the flood, please consider the Kentucky Bar Association’s SOLACE program. Learn more about the program in our wellness section, below!

Disaster Response