November 05, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: Recent Trends in Legal MalpracticeAre there more legal malpractice claims now then ever before?
By Matthew B. Weisberg
2 minute read
October 15, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: Judicial 'Disrepute'—De Minimis Defense?Can the minor nature of the judicial conduct alleged repeated violations be a complete defense?
By Matthew B. Weisberg
2 minute read
October 01, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: Court of Judicial Discipline-Presumed Prejudicial DelayWhat is the consequence of a delayed investigation of an ethical violation(s) of a judge?
By Matthew B. Weisberg
3 minute read
September 24, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: The Burden of Proof Required to Prove 'Misrepresentation' Warranting DisciplineIs scienter necessary to prove a prima facie case of misrepresentation?
By Matthew B. Weisberg
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September 17, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: Legal Malpractice Standing and Unexecuted Estate PlansCan I sue the drafting attorney for failing to effectuate a testator's unexecuted intents that would have otherwise rendered me a beneficiary?
By Matthew B. Weisberg
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September 09, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: Hot Jurisprudential TopicsCan you clarify some appellate decisions that have resulted in confusing precedent?
By Matthew B. Weisberg
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August 27, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: What Is a 'Dragonetti' Claim?Matt's Corner: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility and Legal Malpractice Question: What is a Dragonetti claim? A: A lawsuit for…
By Matthew B. Weisberg
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August 20, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: What Are Rule 11 Sanctions?FRCP 11(c) allows a federal court to impose the least severe penalty to deter repetition upon a law firm, counsel or a party.
By Matthew B. Weisberg
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August 13, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: Can a Former Client Sue Me by Claiming the Settlement Was Not Good Enough?Can a former client sue me by claiming the settlement was not good enough?
By Matthew B. Weisberg
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August 06, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Matt's Corner: What Constitutes an 'Abuse of Process'?Abuse of process is "the use of the legal process as a tactical weapon to coerce a desired result that is not the legitimate object of the process."
By Matthew B. Weisberg
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