The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Daniel J. Siegel | February 23, 2023
Although the report offers some practical tips, there are many more that I have compiled. While it is impossible to consider every circumstance or assure that some will not even occur that will trigger a claim, these guidelines should help limit the possibility of a claim.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Aleeza Furman | February 17, 2023
The plaintiffs alleged they "have suffered millions of dollars in damages" as a result of Cozen O'Connor's alleged conflict of interest in a business transaction.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Harper J. Dimmerman | January 5, 2023
There is certainly a fine line between clients being dissatisfied with the outcome of their case and dissatisfied with the services of their attorney, figuring it was those same services that led to the result that would have been reached regardless.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Matthew B. Weisberg | December 22, 2022
Muhammad prohibited "settling and suing" by second-guessing settlement valuations except in the case of fraudulent inducement—which is to be pleaded with specificity (fraud exception).
By Charles Toutant | December 7, 2022
"Every lawyer has an obligation to keep their client informed and an obligation to make sure they understand the case, and they didn't honor that," said David Miller, the attorney suing Lewis Brisbois.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Ellen C. Brotman | December 2, 2022
On Oct. 24, House Resolution 231 narrowly passed out of the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 13-12. The resolution is titled: "A Concurrent Resolution Encouraging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to make the investigation and disciplinary process of lawyers more transparent." This resolution is misguided, unnecessary and is a threat to the legal profession.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Josh J.T. Byrne | November 18, 2022
There are a surprising number of instances where attorneys engage in conduct that is even worse than hiding their heads in the sand. Several recent headline-making cases include attorneys creating fake court orders, a fake certificate of completion for a rehab program, or in one case even faking depositions in order to hide their mistakes.
The Legal Intelligencer | Analysis
By Aleeza Furman | November 14, 2022
There is usually a three- to four-year "tail" behind an economic downturn before plaintiffs begin filing claims, according to Eileen Garczynski, senior vice president at insurance company Ames & Gough.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Abraham C. Reich and Hala Zawil | November 3, 2022
Here, in Part II, we discuss how existing ethical rules may apply to law firms and associations in the Metaverse, as well as concerns raised by the advertising of legal services.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | November 2, 2022
Two Pittsburgh-based energy companies bring professional negligence and legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and gross negligence causes of action against Baker Botts and partner Scott Looper, alleging losses of more than $100 million due to defendants' "negligence and ethical violations."
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