By Amanda Bronstad | December 15, 2020
The motion from the Chicago U.S. Attorney's office, was made shortly after U.S. District Judge Thomas Durkin issued a $2 million judgment on Monday, freezing the assets of Girardi and his firm, Girardi & Keese. Durkin also said he would refer the matter to the U.S. Attorney's Office, calling it a possible "serious ethical violation, probably illegal."
By Justin Henry | December 10, 2020
A New Mexico woman is suing Phoenix-based Lewis Roca, alleging the firm steered her away from suing a Catholic school she attended.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Matthew B. Weisberg | December 10, 2020
An action in legal malpractice negligence has a two-year statute of limitations. An action in legal malpractice breach of contract has a four-year statute of limitations.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | December 8, 2020
K&L Gates continues to dispute the allegations in the conflict-of-interest suit, filed in Hays County.
By Greg Land | December 7, 2020
Comedian Terry Hodges sued Gordon Rees and four partners over claims the firm dumped him and tricked him into dismissing his lawsuit against firm client Netflix when they discovered the conflict.
Daily Report Online | Commentary
By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | December 7, 2020
It is not uncommon for lawyers to be hired to prepare opinions for consumption by others, but it helps to be aware of the risks.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Law Journal Editorial Board | November 25, 2020
The Appellate Division has provided for the bench and bar a detailed and valuable compendium of the criteria for determining if a motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction should be granted or denied.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Josh J.T. Byrne | November 20, 2020
Attorneys frequently do not know how IOLTA accounts work, what funds must go into an IOLTA account, and what funds must not go into an IOLTA account.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Robert Storace | November 19, 2020
"I was a criminal defense attorney, and the past few years of that practice was spent chasing down dollars," said Zils Gagne. "I was constantly after clients to pay their bills."
By Angela Morris | November 19, 2020
A Houston lawyer faces a legal-malpractice suit by clients who alleged he failed to respond to a motion to dismiss, and missed a status conference hearing. He had argued his wife had died and he fell into a depressive episode.
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