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New Jersey Law Journal

Duty of Competence: A Case Study

Competence is a bedrock obligation of every lawyer in every setting, even pro-bono representation, and deviation from the standard of practice may qualify as professional malpractice.
7 minute read

Law.com

Federal Prosecutors Seek Girardi Keese Court Filing Over $2M Missing Client Funds

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."
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ex-Client Sues Am Law 200 Firm Over Its Catholic Church Representation, Alleging Conflict

A New Mexico woman is suing Phoenix-based Lewis Roca, alleging the firm steered her away from suing a Catholic school she attended.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

'Gist of the Action Doctrine' as Applied to the Statute of Limitations

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.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Ex-Client Suing K&L Gates in Texas Adds Hundreds of Millions In Damages After Discovery

K&L Gates continues to dispute the allegations in the conflict-of-interest suit, filed in Hays County.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Confidential Settlement Ends Comedian's Legal-Mal Suit Against Gordon Rees

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.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Can You Be Sued by a Stranger for a Legal Opinion?

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.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Legal Malpractice Case Offers Guidance on Personal Jurisdiction

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.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How Are You Incorrectly Using Your IOLTA Account (Part I)?

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.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Out of Prison and in Home Confinement, Ex-Lawyer Jodi Zils Gagne Tells Her Side

"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."
5 minute read

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