By Thomas Spigolon | November 7, 2024
But the Supreme Court of Georgia did not address a time limit for separate claims of legal malpractice, in a case stemming from a franchising dispute.
By Charles Toutant | November 7, 2024
The attorney also allegedly "falsely, intentionally, fraudulently and dishonestly ended the matter for reasons known only to him, in direct derogation of his ethical, professional and legal responsibilities to his client," the suit claims.
By Adolfo Pesquera | November 1, 2024
The State Bar of Texas, in its November disciplinary report, cites actions against nine attorneys and one resignation in lieu of discipline. On…
By Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen | October 28, 2024
"Regardless of whether a freelance attorney carries malpractice insurance, law firms are ultimately responsible for the work product," write Erin Giglia and Laurie Rowen, founders of Montage Legal Group.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Amanda O'Brien | October 21, 2024
A previous $45 million settlement has been negotiated down to $38 million, the balance of the firm's "eroding" insurance limits.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Diana C. Manning, Benjamin J. DiLorenzo and Kyle A. Valente | October 21, 2024
Where a lawyer fails to make such a disclosure and takes steps to conceal a mistake or error, some jurisdictions have found that this constitutes ethical misconduct subject to discipline.
By Thomas Spigolon | October 17, 2024
"Defendants have not provided any valid justification for their refusal to remit the ... funds held in trust for [the bank]," the suit states.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Daniel J. Siegel | October 17, 2024
Lawyers have indeed been warned about the scam and many other variations. But, yet, somehow, they still fall prey.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Aleeza Furman | October 15, 2024
Judge James Crumlish III ruled that the plaintiff's assertion 'is way too simplistic, ignores the glaring matter of the timing of the decision, and is undercut by the documentary evidence that conflicts with [the plaintiff's] self-serving and unsubstantiated testimony.'
Delaware Business Court Insider | News
By Aleeza Furman | October 15, 2024
The plaintiff claimed he followed Offit Kurman's advice and, under the representation of the two Delaware firms, filed for bankruptcy.
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