Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Jonathan E. Hawkins | March 5, 2018
In addition to potential liability to their employers, in-house counsel could at times be liable to others. For example, in-house counsel often perform pro bono legal services for clients unaffiliated with their employer. If one of those matters is botched, a legal malpractice claim could arise.
The American Lawyer | Commentary
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board of The American Lawyer | February 28, 2018
We call for the industry to avoid silence when witnessing harassment and hold perpetrators—no matter how big a book of business—accountable.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Matthew V. Wilson and J. Tucker Barr | February 27, 2018
Depending on the facts at hand, the decision to hire an artist to paint on your property may very well limit your ability to control that same property after the fact.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | February 26, 2018
Many legal malpractice complaints allege serious errors or breaches in judgment by attorneys. However, legal malpractice cases are unique because liability does not automatically attach, even if an attorney committed an error or violated his ethical obligation.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Jeff Kerr | February 23, 2018
A fact is an assertion backed by evidence. An alternative fact shows its true face as fiction when it meets the evidence.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and Amanda W. Newton | February 22, 2018
The upcoming Supreme Court case could recalibrate the balance between discovery and comity that informs discovery disputes in a variety of international civil litigation.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Robin Hensley | February 16, 2018
The Atlanta Bar Association encourages members to take an adversary to lunch at this time of year to encourage civility and professionalism. It also can be taken as a chance to demonstrate character, build reputation and develop business.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By John C. Amabile | February 15, 2018
The U.S. Supreme Court has tilted the playing field so that any state law found to be contrary to the Federal Arbitration Act is subject to complete pre-emption.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Elizabeth O'Neill | February 14, 2018
Making decisions about whether or how to react when an employee's comments have drawn public attention necessarily involves looking at the legal implications of alternative actions.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Tom Rawlings | February 13, 2018
In almost every jurisdiction, teachers and other professionals who work with children are mandated reporters who must report suspected abuse. Perhaps these laws should be extended to protect adult sexual assault victims, as well.
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