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New stories and case digests and some columns focused on key court decisions and issues, as well as news stories on prominent lawyers in trouble, to articles and columns offering advice.
By Allison Dunn | September 1, 2023
"Under the circumstances, the court sees no alternative but to grant the motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. While that is not an obviously sensible result, it is required by the terms of the policy and by Massachusetts law," Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote.
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By Colleen Murphy | August 31, 2023
"We also find ample support in the record to support Judge Skrod's finding that the claims against the other professional defendants are barred by Rule 4:5-1(b)(2)," stated the opinion. "In that regard, we agree that plaintiffs made a 'tactical decision' not to raise their known malpractice claims in the chancery action based on their miscalculation that Taylor's intentional acts alone warranted a fee award."
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By Michael A. Mora | August 30, 2023
"When attorneys serve in multiple roles, the requirement to use reasonable care includes fully appreciating the capacity they are acting in, as well as any conflicts of interest that may exist," said Benjamin Webster, a partner at Morgan & Morgan.
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By Amanda O'Brien | August 30, 2023
"The court cannot conclude at this time that the capacity exclusion is a complete bar to M&G's demand for a defense and/or indemnity."
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By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | August 28, 2023
By being aware of these issues, lawyers working with sophisticated clients can help ensure that those clients receive the support they need, while also helping to manage risk for themselves associated with working with experienced clients.
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By Colleen Murphy | August 23, 2023
In a published opinion, the Appellate Division affirmed an order granting summary judgment to a law firm and two attorneys in a legal malpractice claim after the court found that the plaintiff failed to present expert evidence on proximate causation and damages.
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By Emily Cousins | August 21, 2023
"We are confident the factual allegations and legal claims in Mr. Ricketts' new federal case will be unsuccessful," an attorney involved in the litigation said.
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By Marianna Wharry | August 18, 2023
This suit was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
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By ALM Staff | August 17, 2023
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
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By Aleeza Furman | August 14, 2023
"Threatening other plaintiffs that they would be lawyer-less if they did not settle," the complaint said, "Larkin doggedly pressured plaintiffs to settle their claims, despite their express desire not to."
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