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This Florida Legal Malpractice Suit Settled, But Family Members Are Still Fighting Over the Money

"The old adage 'you can't change the rules in the middle of the game' accurately sets the scene in a series of hearings conducted before the probate court giving rise to this appeal," the opinion began.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

What is happening to our civil rights and liberties? I am a young attorney who is suffering from the shutdown of businesses, and I don't understand why this is acceptable.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Fee Division Between Discharged Counsel and New Counsel in Contingent Fee Cases

When a client terminates, without cause, its legal representation in a contingent fee matter and subsequently retains new counsel from a different firm, the Rules of Professional Conduct related to the division and disbursement of fees impose certain requirements on the successor attorney.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

What is going to happen to lawyers with all of the closings and shutdowns due to the coronavirus?
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Legal Malpractice Claims Against Public Defenders Subject to Tort Claims Act, Justices Rule

The ruling means anyone wishing to sue the public defender for legal malpractice must comply with the strict timetable of the TCA.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibilty

I am a judicial officer and I have concerns with regard to placing individuals in jail because they are unable to pay fines, and things of that nature in criminal cases. I am also concerned about keeping a person in jail when there are delays with constables bringing people to the courthouse. Are there any ethical issues?
11 minute read

The Recorder

Potential Risks for Attorneys Resulting From COVID-19

Even with all of the new tools available to attorneys, a number of questions remain regarding the ability of attorneys to take a "business as usual" approach when it comes to practicing law during the pandemic. Here are some key questions and concerns on the minds of attorneys.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Law Firm Held Not Liable in Malpractice Suit Stemming From Attorney's Failed Bar Venture

A ruling exonerating the employee also requires exoneration of the employer, the Appellate Division said.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Will COVID-19 Lead to Claims Against Lawyers?

The years following the 2008/2009 financial crisis led to a large uptick in claims against attorneys, and attorneys should be aware similar situations could occur in the COVID-19 crisis. Clients who lose money, opportunities, or deals may look to blame others to recover their losses, even where no fault actually lies with their attorney. For example, clients in real estate transactions and other financial services brought a number of claims in the years after the 2008 crash against lawyers, realtors, and financial institutions. Clients in the COVID-19 environment may similarly take the position that their attorneys were "guarantors" of specific outcomes for their clients, even though the law does not hold lawyers to such a standard.
6 minute read

The Recorder

O'Melveny Knocks Out $54M Malpractice Case Claiming It Cheated Ex-Client

Veteran law firm defender Kevin Rosen of Gibson Dunn said the ruling sends a message to the bankruptcy trustee who brought the case: Time to move on.
4 minute read

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