Sue C Jacobs

August 12, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Norman B. Arnoff, a New York City practitioner, and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, review the recently enacted legislation, scheduled to take effect on Jan. 17, 2009, that will affect the insured's notice requirements and the insurer's obligations to the insured. New York will no longer be a "no prejudice" state.

By Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs

7 minute read

September 09, 2004 | New York Law Journal

New York practitioner Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, write that, whether lawyers are litigators or transactional lawyers, they are often presented with accounting and financial issues and are frequently asked to be involved in the engagement of certified public accountants.

By Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs

11 minute read

April 26, 2005 | New York Law Journal

Norman B. Arnoff, who practices law in New York City, and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, analyze a recent case demonstrating an attorney and his client may cause themselves great trouble when they fail to execute a retainer agreement, even if both parties are attorneys.

By Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs

8 minute read

August 12, 2002 | New York Law Journal

T HE LAW , at its best, is a means of education. Responsibility is consciousness of obligation. From what is and what will be written in our law, we are educated to meet our responsibilities.

By Norman B. Arnoff And Sue C. Jacobs

9 minute read

December 08, 2009 | New York Law Journal

Norman B. Arnoff, a practitioner in New York City, and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, write that there are a variety of contexts in which lawyers can find themselves presented with ethical issues that are in most instances resolvable by securing the client's informed consent and having that consent confirmed in writing so that it can be clearly established what the lawyer advised the client.

By Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs

14 minute read

June 30, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, and Norman B. Arnoff, who practices law in New York City, write that reliance on the advice of counsel is a recognized and frequently asserted defense in criminal fraud prosecutions and regulatory proceedings as it effectively negates bad faith and intent when they are elements of the charges.

By Sue C. Jacobs and Norman B. Arnoff

19 minute read

January 31, 2006 | New York Law Journal

Norman B. Arnoff, a practitioner in New York City, and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, discuss one of the basic defenses an accountant can assert in malpractice litigation: the client either interfered with the rendition of professional services or was careless to the point of bearing responsibility for his or her own loss.

By Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs

9 minute read

February 19, 2002 | New York Law Journal

R ecent Appellate Divisions and Office of Court Administration pronouncements affect the attorney-client relationship. Effective March 4, 2002, a written engagement letter or a retainer agreement (Letter/Retainer), must be provided to the client immediately prior to or within a reasonable time after an attorney commences representation, if the projected fees are $3,000 or more.

By Norman B. Arnoff And Sue C. Jacobs

9 minute read

June 09, 2009 | New York Law Journal

Norman B. Arnoff, who practices law in New York City, and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, write that if a court finds an attorney has misrepresented their firm's claims history, the insurer may be permitted to disclaim coverage for an incident that has ripened into a lawsuit or even rescind the policy.

By Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs

6 minute read

June 10, 2008 | New York Law Journal

Norman B. Arnoff, a New York City practitioner, and Sue C. Jacobs, a member of Goodman & Jacobs, write that civil litigation lawyers, whether representing plaintiffs or defendants, if they are to represent multiple clients, always need to have a heightened consciousness of actual and potential conflicts and the Ethical Considerations and Disciplinary Rules that provide the intelligent guidance essential to avoid serious professional problems.

By Norman B. Arnoff and Sue C. Jacobs

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