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
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February 01, 2021 | Daily Report Online
How to Succeed as an Associate Without Breaching the Ethical RulesFor most situations, the first step for an associate who has concerns about another lawyer's conduct is to discuss with an internal risk manager at the firm (like the general counsel) to seek guidance and to ensure that any such discussions are privileged.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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January 19, 2021 | Daily Report Online
ABA Issues Guidance About Lawyering From HomeFormal Opinion 495 clarifies the risks for those lawyers working remotely in jurisdictions to which they are not admitted.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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January 07, 2021 | The Recorder
Promote Healthy Habits in the New YearFor lawyers, there are many resolutions that can help improve their personal and professional lives and that require relatively limited time commitment.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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January 04, 2021 | Daily Report Online
Apply Personal New Year's Resolutions to Your Legal PracticeScreening potential new client representations, like monitoring one's diet, is an important prevention tool to avoid legal malpractice claims.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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December 28, 2020 | The Recorder
Litigation Funding During The PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has led to much economic certainty but, at the same time, has given rise to significant litigation in certain practice areas. Under such circumstances, many litigants may find litigation funding particularly attractive, according to Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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December 21, 2020 | Daily Report Online
A Lawyer's CarolLawyers also have a reputation for being miserly or for not showing warmth and kindness to their fellow humans. Here are some lessons on how lawyers can learn from the past to avoid risks, contemplate and be in the present and plan for the future.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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December 07, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Can You Be Sued by a Stranger for a Legal Opinion?It is not uncommon for lawyers to be hired to prepare opinions for consumption by others, but it helps to be aware of the risks.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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November 23, 2020 | Daily Report Online
Really, Here Are Some Things We're Thankful for Amid the PandemicSome developments have reduced the burdens of the practice of law this year.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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November 13, 2020 | The Recorder
Limiting Risk When Acting as Replacement CounselWhether lawyers are stepping into new matters to assist in booming practice areas during the COVID-19 pandemic or cover for a co-worker who has contracted the virus themselves, Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair have advice on minimizing the risk of taking over pending matters.
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair
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