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New Law Raises Stakes for Debtors' Attorneys
A minefield of new obligations, responsibilities and liabilities awaits bankruptcy attorneys this week as a controversial new law directly impacts the attorney-client relationship, warn practitioners, academics and bar groups. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 kicks in today, obliterating a generation of precedent. Although the effect on debtors has been well-publicized, the repercussions for attorneys and their practice is at least as dramatic, experts say.Arbitrator Awards $1.2 Million for Neck, Back Injuries in Car Crash
Large settlements and verdicts in New Jersey.Asian buyers target U.S. hotels as affluence increases travel
High-end hotels in large U.S. cities are attracting buyers from Hong Kong, China and Singapore seeking to cater to a growing number of affluent Asians traveling abroad.Lawyer-Dad's Request for Fees Is Rejected in Daughter's Case
A father who is a lawyer and successfully represented his daughter in a dispute with a local public school district has lost his bid for attorney fees under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act. The 2nd Circuit, following the precedent of two other circuits, held for the first time that the purpose of awarding attorney fees is to enable plaintiffs to obtain competent counsel and that awarding a parent fees could discourage plaintiffs' use of independent, objective lawyers.View more book results for the query "Harris Beach"
N.Y. State Bar Task Force to Address Waiver of Privilege
A recent trend in which prosecutors require as part of a plea bargain that corporate defendants waive the attorney-client privilege is raising concern among leaders of the New York State Bar Association, prompting President A. Vincent Buzard to appoint a task force. "It is just bone chilling whenever you think that somebody may have access to our work," Buzard said. "To think you would have to turn it over to save your client from indictment or a harsh sentence is frightening to all lawyers."Creating a Culture of Compliance
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