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By Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | June 5, 2023
Although non-assignability is the general rule in most jurisdictions, some states have permitted assignment in limited circumstances.
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By Stephanie Wilkins | June 4, 2023
A New York lawyer faces sanctions after submitting a ChatGPT-written brief with fake case citations to the court. "None of this has to do with the technology itself. It has to do with a lawyer who didn't live up to their obligations as a litigator," said Laura Safdie, COO and general counsel of Casetext.
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By Charles Toutant | June 2, 2023
The contractor also claimed in his appeal that Helmer Conley violated the Rules of Professional Conduct by engaging him to perform construction services when he was the firm's client.
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By Stephanie Wilkins | June 2, 2023
A New York lawyer faces sanctions after submitting a ChatGPT-written brief with fake case citations to the court. "None of this has to do with the technology itself. It has to do with a lawyer who didn't live up to their obligations as a litigator," said Laura Safdie, COO and general counsel of Casetext.
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By Cliff Rieders | June 1, 2023
Thanks to an interlocutory appeal by permission, the Pennsylvania Superior Court considered whether the relation back doctrine applies when a plaintiff timely filed an action on behalf of an estate but does not apply to be appointed the personal representative until after the statute of limitations has run.
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By Avalon Zoppo | May 31, 2023
Seventh Circuit considers whether Wisconsin governor waited too long before seeking attorney fees after election-fraud suit lost on appeal.
5 minute read
By ALM Staff | May 31, 2023
This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.
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By Alex Anteau | May 23, 2023
As he began his testimony, Richard Merritt painted an idyllic picture of his former life. However, as his crimes against his clients came to light, it began to crumble.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | May 23, 2023
Attorney Lance C. Kassab said that in recent years his firm has had to defend against an onslaught of TCPA motions from lawyers and law firms in response to legitimate legal malpractice claims.
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By Anthony E. Davis | May 22, 2023
In this article I will try to provide guidance on the thorny issues raised by lawyers' efforts to charge fixed fees, especially when they are labelled "nonrefundable." Although this is a perennial issue, we are addressing it now in light of a new ABA opinion—Formal Opinion 505 (Opinion 505)—which discusses the principles as set forth in the applicable Model Rule.
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