Indictments stemming from Hollywood's latest celebrity scandal have struck fear into L.A.'s legal community. But it's the civil fallout from private eye Anthony Pellicano's wiretapping indictment that instills true horror. Several attorneys face litigation that could cripple their practices -- and possibly break up their firms. One problem: Wiretapping won't be covered by malpractice insurance. For some firms, says liability expert Timothy Halloran, "bankruptcy may be the only alternative."
March 28, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
Indictments stemming from Hollywood’s latest celebrity scandal have struck fear into L.A.’s legal community. But it’s the civil fallout from private eye Anthony Pellicano’s wiretapping indictment that instills true horror for law firms.
While top entertainment lawyer Terry Christensen is the only attorney indicted so far in connection with Pellicano, several others face litigation that could cripple their practices — and possibly break up their firms.
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