NEXT
Sign in to follow

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I made a mistake in a case and missed a deadline. I wish to resolve the matter in a fair fashion with the client. The case is worth about $8,000 and I am would like to meet with the client and offer the client $8,000 to resolve he matter and sign a release so I am released from liability. Can I do this?
6 minute read

The Recorder

What's Up With the 'VP of Legal' Title?

Julie Q. Brush, author of The Lawyer Whisperer blog, takes a look at the reporting lines and salary range for the in-house legal title that's something of a 'GC light' position.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I want to include a retired judge, with his permission, on a fundraising committee for my upcoming political race. Can I refer to the person as judge or can I refer to them as The Honorable?
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

A nonlawyer who is an accountant with an active business has advised me he will refer me clients who have either criminal or civil matters before the district judge. He will then pay me a fee. Is this ethical?
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

A Novel Way to Create Change in the New Year and Beyond

In the early days of 2019, you may be asking yourself, with respect to the previous year, what just happened? What kind of year was it for me? How do I want this year to be different? What changes might I want to make?
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I am a lawyer and I think I have hurt my client's case. There could perhaps be malpractice. I still may be able to resolve the case, but I am not sure. I don't think the client will ever know of my omission. Do I have any duty to tell the client?
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What Does Functus Officio Have to Do With Ambiguous Arbitration Awards?

Bob's adversary Roger was puzzled by the arbitrator's award. “I think we got what we wanted,” Roger told his client. But Roger was not sure. Why? The award said Roger's client won. That surely was good news.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

Can a lawyer who has an active defense practice also serve as an assistant district attorney?
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Economic Loss/Gist of the Action Doctrine(s): Revisited

In this column on attorney liabilities, this author has oft discussed the legal malpractice statute of limitations as in flux. In light of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's recent holding in Dittman, the legal malpractice statute of limitations in light of the economic loss/gist of the action doctrine(s) (the doctrine) must be revisited.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Bankruptcy Judges Handle Much More Than Bankruptcy Matters

Much of what goes on in bankruptcy court has little to do with bankruptcy laws or rules. Commercial lawyers and litigators seeking a suitable ADR specialist to help resolve their disputes may want to consider a retired bankruptcy judge.
7 minute read

TRENDING STORIES

Law Pro Logo

Featured Firms

Law Offices of Gary Martin Hays & Associates, P.C.

(470) 294-1674

Law Offices of Mark E. Salomone

(857) 444-6468

Smith & Hassler

(713) 739-1250

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Technology to Make E-Discovery Smarter, Not Harder

    Brought to you by Nuix

    Download Now

  • Does Generative AI Have the Power to Transform Legal Services?

    Brought to you by HaystackID

    Download Now

  • International Export and Trade Assistance State Law Survey

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now

  • How This Personal Injury Firm Reduced Client Intake Time by 80%

    Brought to you by PracticePanther

    Download Now