By Joel Cohen | February 13, 2018
Ethics and Criminal Practice columnist Joel Cohen writes: When a lawyer is called upon to say “yay” or “nay,” he needs to dig deep into his basket of analytical skills and legal acumen to ensure that he gives the client the full range of potential upsides and downsides. But I mean—the full range!
By R. Robin McDonald | February 12, 2018
Former Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan partner Bennett Kight's defense team wants to bar public scrutiny of records they claim shows their client's Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | February 12, 2018
An attorney's goal is to both protect against and limit the impact of the inadvertent disclosure of privileged materials. There are several ways that attorneys can accomplish that goal by addressing the risk before disclosure happens.
By Christine Simmons | February 9, 2018
From bias and discrimination claims to malpractice disputes and fights over fees, several firms quietly resolved once high-profile disputes with their clients or employees last year.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | February 8, 2018
I represent a general partnership and have done so for several years. Is there anything that prevents me from suing one of the partners on an unrelated matter involving another client of mine?
By John A. Greenhall, Anthony L. Byler and Kathleen M. Morley | February 5, 2018
Attorneys are bound by developing ethical rules and duties relating to e-discovery. These rules and duties deserve emphasis because courts, and clients, are increasingly concerned about the manner in which attorneys conduct discovery and, particularly, e-discovery.
By R. Robin McDonald | February 5, 2018
The judge ruled Bennett Kight is competent to face federal bank and wire fraud charges over allegations he stole at least $2 million from three trusts he managed for the heirs of Walter Bunzl.
By Scott Flaherty | February 2, 2018
The company filed for Chapter 11 on Jan. 30. The nine law firms listed among its top 20 unsecured creditors are owed more than $3.8 million in total.
By Greg Land | February 1, 2018
Attorney Richard Merritt was disbarred Monday for pocketing a client's $75,000 settlement and jailed Wednesday on multiple felonies.
By Samuel C. Stretton | February 1, 2018
What is one of the more recent issues that are raising concerns with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel in terms of attorneys?
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