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The American Lawyer

Akin Gump Wants It Both Ways in Fight Over Ex-Lawyer's Conduct

Responding to a former client's malpractice claims, Akin Gump defended its actions while pinning blame for alleged misconduct on a lawyer the firm fired four years ago.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

What kind of outside employment can a Common Pleas judge engage in?
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Continuous Representation and the Statute of Limitations in Legal Malpractice

It can be complex to assign a definite date to the "mistaken act or departure."
11 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Lack of Face-to-Face Contact With Client Helps Revive Legal Mal Lawsuit

The appeals court noted that defendant Alan Silverman was Edgar Waite's attorney for over 40 years but had not met with him face-to-face since the mid-to-late 1990s.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

What would be the consequences if I illegally intercepted or improperly obtained copies of a confidential memo of opposing counsel that contained attorney-client and work product information? Can I use this information?
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Who's Listening in Your Elevator, Rideshare or Airplane?

Remember to protect your clients' secrets in these and other public spaces.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

11 Connecticut Attorneys Disciplined in January

The Connecticut Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel's latest report includes IOLTA violations and other alleged misconduct.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Wiley Strikes Back at Client That Claimed It Got Used as a 'Milk Cow for Legal Fees'

The firm's former software client racked up nearly $1 million in fees pursuing a failed lawsuit. Wiley says it's still owed $220K.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

New Legal Malpractice Ruling: Lawyers Have Leeway When Serving Docs by Email

The Fourth District Court of Appeal found that lawyers don't always have to adhere to the rules governing service of court documents via email when moving for attorney fees.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

As a lawyer, I had a 20% share interest in a real estate business. I now have been elected judge. Do I have to get rid of that investment?
9 minute read

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