Alanna Clair

July 31, 2023 | Daily Report Online

What lessons can lawyers learn from AI's use of disclaimers? Disclaimers can be a particularly effective tool for providers of services to describe what services they are intending—and not intending—to provide.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 17, 2023 | Daily Report Online

The Rules of Professional Conduct impose a duty of candor on lawyers. Part of that duty includes the responsibility at times to provide clients with advice that they need to know, even if they don't want to hear it.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

July 11, 2023 | The Recorder

Turning a blind eye to evolving technology could create risk, according to Dentons' Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

July 03, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Lawyers often rely on their clients to provide them with information and facts to use in the course of a representation, including in litigation. While…

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

June 20, 2023 | Daily Report Online

There can be risks for attorneys if they delegate too much to nonlawyers or if they fail to take reasonable steps to ensure that the nonlawyers' conduct complies with the ethical rules.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 08, 2023 | The Recorder

Supervisory attorneys may need to rely on different measures to monitor junior staff and may find that they have less insight into day-to-day operations without the benefit of face time in the office, according to Dentons' Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

June 05, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Although non-assignability is the general rule in most jurisdictions, some states have permitted assignment in limited circumstances.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

May 22, 2023 | Daily Report Online

A company whose executives or employees are being doxxed or harassed online may ask its attorneys for recommendations on how to respond. A client's legal options can vary, but here are some options to consider if a corporate client needs to protect its employees from harassment.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

5 minute read

May 08, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Here are some of the primary arguments on both sides of this hotly contested issue.

By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read

May 02, 2023 | The Recorder

Interacting with the media regarding a representation can be a minefield, but attorneys can take steps to best serve their clients while remaining compliant with their ethical obligations, according to Denton's Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair.

By Shari Klevens and Alanna Clair

6 minute read