By Josh J.T. Byrne | September 22, 2017
It is the stuff of attorney nightmares. You worked diligently for years for an ornery client, when the client comes into the office demanding her file so she can take it to her "new" lawyer. This situation generally involves a client who is unhappy with the work you did, perhaps even threatening to sue you for legal malpractice. Often the client owes fees or costs. The situation is always messy. The situation is stressful. A client may insist on receiving their file right then and there.
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By Rebecca Hufstader | September 22, 2017
On the final day of the last Supreme Court term, the court listed two cases for reargument. Both had been argued prior to the nomination and confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch, and both were presumably tied, 4-4, as the term came to a close.
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By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | September 22, 2017
• On Monday, Sept. 25, the Support Center for Child Advocates (SCCA) will host its 12th annual golf classic, Swing for Change, at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. This event benefits the SCCA Project for Medically Needy Children, a critical program led by a staff attorney and social worker who team with specially trained volunteer lawyers to secure necessary medical treatment, special education, rehabilitation services and permanent nurturing homes for young clients that have serious or chronic medical needs. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and lunch is at 11 a.m. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/ya25k8fj.
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By P.J. D'Annunzio | September 22, 2017
The family of a man who died after a vein implant designed to stop blood clots migrated to his heart and caused fatal cardiac arrest has won a $3.2 million verdict against a Montgomery County hospital.
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By Katelyn Polantz | September 22, 2017
Former Hogan Lovells partner Ty Cobb said in a draft disclosure form that his dividends from the firm were between $5 million and $25 million. But the form left out specifics about his relationship with the firm and individual legal clients.
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By Zack Needles | September 22, 2017
The Pennsylvania Superior Court has upheld a trial judge's decision to coordinate several actions stemming from allegations of mishandled funds at the Harvey Pennington law firm.
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By ctlawtribune | Connecticut Law Tribune | September 22, 2017
The Pro Bono Partnership's Hartford Program recently presented Robinson & Cole with the partnership's inaugural Founders' Award during a 10th anniversary celebration hosted by the firm.
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By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | September 22, 2017
A neutral arbitrator was capable of being impartial and disinterested, so plaintiff's petition to remove the arbitrator was properly denied.
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By thelegalintelligencer | The Legal Intelligencer | September 22, 2017
Plaintiff's complaint seeking to recover legal fees from a contingency fee agreement to represent defendants in a dispute with their property insurer was dismissed with prejudice because a prior court had determined that plaintiff was not entitled to the legal fees since he was terminated for unlawful activity--the unauthorized practice of law and the failure to disclose his suspension to clients--and the current action asserting breach of contract, detrimental reliance, unjust enrichment and other claims against defendants and others was barred by the final judgment that foreclosed his equitable or legal rights to a contingency fee. Dismissed.
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By Steven J. Harper | September 22, 2017
Will a former Charlotte Law professor's claims finally bring change to the legal education industry?
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