May 24, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Best of Luck to the Daily Report's Departing Managing EditorWe authors and Jonathan shared a common commitment that transcended political boundaries—keeping Georgia lawyers informed and safe.
By Randy Evans, Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
4 minute read
May 10, 2021 | Daily Report Online
What to Know About Defending Legal Malpractice ClaimsBy learning some common defenses to malpractice claims, lawyers can try to adapt their work habits and build up their defenses in case they ever face a malpractice suit.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
5 minute read
May 07, 2021 | The Recorder
Carefully Consider Outside Counsel GuidelinesWithout proper vetting, firms incur potential risks from the failure to comply with the guidelines, including at a minimum the risk of an unhappy client, according to Denton's Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
April 26, 2021 | Daily Report Online
The Importance of Safeguarding the PrivilegeThere are common situations that could chip away at the attorney-client relationship if not properly attended.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
April 08, 2021 | The Recorder
Evaluating Requests for Attorney Work Product in the Client FileWhen the client asks for a copy of its "file" at the end of a representation, the answer may not be straightforward.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
March 29, 2021 | Daily Report Online
The Evolving Duty of Competence in the Digital AgeAs one Delaware court observed, "[p]rofessed technological incompetence is not an excuse for discovery misconduct."
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
March 15, 2021 | Daily Report Online
'No Comment': Tips for Talking to the MediaWhile the public may have a right to know, and a client may have a right to address public concern, lawyers can find themselves in trouble for going too far.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
5 minute read
March 11, 2021 | The Recorder
Remember Ethical Obligations When Defending DepositionsDentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair share tips and guidance for lawyers regarding interactions with their own witnesses before and during depositions, whether remote or in-person.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
March 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Can Lawyers Get In Trouble With the Bar For What They Do in Their Private Lives?"Lawyers who choose to post on social media must realize they are handling live ammunition; doing so requires care and judgment," judges in Tennessee wrote in a case about a lawyer who suggested on Facebook that a friend kill her ex-boyfriend.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
February 12, 2021 | The Recorder
Don't Forget Confidentiality and Advertising Rules in Online BiosBecause of the visibility of such online profiles, many attorneys want to put their best foot forward and include information that highlights their expertise and successes. However, there can be risks when choosing what information to make available to the public online.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
6 minute read
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