The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | January 3, 2019
A nonlawyer who is an accountant with an active business has advised me he will refer me clients who have either criminal or civil matters before the district judge. He will then pay me a fee. Is this ethical?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Dena Lefkowitz | January 2, 2019
In the early days of 2019, you may be asking yourself, with respect to the previous year, what just happened? What kind of year was it for me? How do I want this year to be different? What changes might I want to make?
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | December 20, 2018
I am a lawyer and I think I have hurt my client's case. There could perhaps be malpractice. I still may be able to resolve the case, but I am not sure. I don't think the client will ever know of my omission. Do I have any duty to tell the client?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Charles F. Forer | December 14, 2018
Bob's adversary Roger was puzzled by the arbitrator's award. “I think we got what we wanted,” Roger told his client. But Roger was not sure. Why? The award said Roger's client won. That surely was good news.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | December 13, 2018
Can a lawyer who has an active defense practice also serve as an assistant district attorney?
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Matthew B. Weisberg | December 13, 2018
In this column on attorney liabilities, this author has oft discussed the legal malpractice statute of limitations as in flux. In light of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's recent holding in Dittman, the legal malpractice statute of limitations in light of the economic loss/gist of the action doctrine(s) (the doctrine) must be revisited.
By Randall Newsome | December 11, 2018
Much of what goes on in bankruptcy court has little to do with bankruptcy laws or rules. Commercial lawyers and litigators seeking a suitable ADR specialist to help resolve their disputes may want to consider a retired bankruptcy judge.
The Legal Intelligencer | Conversation
By Melanie Breaux | December 7, 2018
In order for a professional to ascend to the pinnacle rank of his or her chosen field—especially if that professional is a female or minority—there is another essential component that is less commonly understood and more determinative of the endpoint of one's occupational journey: a career sponsor.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | December 6, 2018
I am representing an individual charged with murder in the first degree and it appears the death penalty will be sought. The evidence is overwhelming. I want to focus on the penalty phase. The client, who I think is mentally unbalanced, wants me to fight the guilt/innocence phase. What can I ethically do?
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Debra Frank Montero | December 6, 2018
What is a “lateral move”? It's the move a lawyer makes, either within their current company or to a new organization with similar title, pay and responsibility according to salary.com.
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