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The American Lawyer | Analysis
By Dan Packel | September 1, 2022
The firm publicly said the appeal was an opportunity to stand on principle when it came to conflict waivers with clients. But it's hard to find that perspective in the court papers.
By Bruce Love | August 30, 2022
The firm is on the hook for a $32 million malpractice verdict. The latest ruling lets stand wider questions about Swiss vereins and law firm conflict checks.
By Andrew Maloney | July 26, 2022
The former owners of a prominent hotel have argued that the law firm's advice triggered a default on the property.
The American Lawyer | Best Practices|News
By Justin Henry | July 25, 2022
Realization rates are trending upward. But as firms pay closer attention to their margins, so is fee litigation.
By Bruce Love | July 5, 2022
Global chair claims a loss would impact all "quality" law firms and access to legal services in smaller markets.
By Bruce Love | June 14, 2022
"If a client's written consent is meaningless, then every lawyer and every law firm are threatened by this ruling," said Joe Andrew, global chairman of Dentons.
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