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The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

In Pennsylvania, a judge can never testify as a character witness unless the Pennsylvania Supreme Court gives approval. Otherwise, if the judge did so testify, the judge could be subject to judicial discipline.
10 minute read

The Recorder

No Good Deed Goes Unpunished: Takeaways From a Recent Pro Bono Malpractice Complaint

Despite the many learning opportunities for newer counsel, few attorneys may realize that the same standard of care applies to the legal representation of pro bono clients as it does with paying clients.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Appeals Court Reverses Dismissal of $1M Disgorgement Claim Against Ex-GC

The appeals court reversed an August 2017 order dismissing real estate developer Bruce Kaye's suit against Alan Rosefielde, who improperly transferred ownership interests in some of Kaye's businesses to himself after he was hired to manage Kaye's real estate holdings.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I received a letter from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel requesting a response in 30 days. What is the worst thing I can do in terms of responding
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Flagging Insurance Law Firm D'Amato & Lynch Accused of $1M Fraud

An insurance company's lawsuit against the firm says a settlement check was taken at a time when D'Amato & Lynch was experiencing "financial difficulties."
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

New Haven Lawyer Apologizes, But Opposing Counsel Wants Sanctions

Gretchen Randall, an attorney with New Haven's Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, has apologized to the court in a letter to the judge who announced she would be referring her to the Statewide Grievance Committee.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Accounting Firm Dismissed From Lowenstein Malpractice Lawsuit

A Bergen County Superior Court judge dismissed accounting firm CohnReznick, finding that an arbitration provision in its engagement letter with a real estate mogul is valid and enforceable.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Williams & Connolly Defending Weil Gotshal Against Tax-Bungling Allegation

Weil has sought to withdraw as counsel for financial services firm Perella Weinberg Partners after a newspaper report said Weil partners had concluded they risked being sued for malpractice over the advice they gave Perella.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Texas Criminal Defense Attorneys Could Face New Liability Under High Court Case

The case, "Gray v. Skelton," involves a dispute between attorney Patricia Skelton, who was convicted in 2007 of forging the will of a client, but her conviction was overturned because of ineffective assistance of her criminal defense attorney, Guy James Gray.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I noticed that some large law firms are buying out their secretarial contracts and ultimately reducing their administrative costs. Is that a wise idea?
12 minute read

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