By Charles Toutant | April 1, 2022
On appeal, the wife's attorney claimed any communications he made during the underlying case were protected by the litigation privilege. The appeals court, in an unsigned ruling, agreed.
By Jason Grant | March 31, 2022
The appeals court has reinstated part of a $37 million legal-malpractice suit brought by a former client against a Manhattan attorney after the client lost a $35 million breach-of-contract action based on statute-of-frauds grounds.
By Allison Dunn | March 25, 2022
The New Jersey Supreme Court has agreed with a majority of the state's Disciplinary Review Board, issuing reciprocal discipline to a Pennsylvania attorney for falsely telling clients that he successfully resolved their cases and paying them more than $500,000 from his personal funds to perpetrate those falsehoods.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Andrew Larson | March 18, 2022
'These findings implicate only intentional misconduct,' says U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Allison Dunn | March 18, 2022
"The plaintiff was clearly on notice that her disclosure of an expert witness was overdue," the court said.
Delaware Business Court Insider
By Ellen Bardash | March 18, 2022
Despite all parties wanting dismissal, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick wrote she was obligated to weigh in further because granting TransPerfect's motion could give leeway for the New York action to proceed, while granting Ross Aronstam's could do the opposite.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Josh J.T. Byrne | March 18, 2022
It is never an easy decision to fire a client, but sometimes it is the right or necessary decision. The decision to fire a client should not be taken lightly, but you should not hesitate to make that choice when necessary.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Max Mitchell | March 17, 2022
After Marcie McMinimee was appointed conservator for Grynberg, she allegedly found that the aging tycoon had paid the firm $7.7 million in fees, which, McMinimee contended, was the result of undue influence.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Matthew B. Weisberg | March 17, 2022
Unless an issue in an attorney liability case is outside of common understanding, an expert opinion will generally be required to assist the jury as to the standard of care.
By Max Mitchell | March 16, 2022
The judge ruled that, as a matter of law, the lawyer breached his duty to the client by failing to adhere to New Jersey's Tort Claims Act.
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