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Daily Report Online

Georgia High Court Clarifies Time Limit for Lawyers' Breach-of-Contract Claims

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.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Missing Defendants? No Discovery? Lawyer Faces Malpractice Suit

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.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

State Bar Reports Nine Attorneys Disciplined And A Resignation

The State Bar of Texas, in its November disciplinary report, cites actions against nine attorneys and one resignation in lieu of discipline. On…
5 minute read

The Recorder

The Ethics of Freelance Lawyering, Part 4: Fee-Splitting and Malpractice Insurance

"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.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

With Malpractice Funds Shrinking, Eckert Seamans Brokers New Settlement in Par Funding Case

A previous $45 million settlement has been negotiated down to $38 million, the balance of the firm's "eroding" insurance limits.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Duty to Disclose a Potential Claim

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.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Bank of America Alleges Atlanta Lawyer 'Refused' to Return Almost $1M From DOT Settlements

"Defendants have not provided any valid justification for their refusal to remit the ... funds held in trust for [the bank]," the suit states.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Latest Incarnation of the Nigerian Prince

Lawyers have indeed been warned about the scam and many other variations. But, yet, somehow, they still fall prey.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Offit Kurman Scores Summary Judgment in Long-Running Legal Mal Suit Over Bankruptcy Fallout

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.'
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

1 Day Late: Clock Runs Out on Lawyer's Whistleblower Suit

Phillips's affidavit, attached to the petition, cites numerous alleged improper activities that Phillips claims District Attorney Ori White knew of, attempted to justify or ignored.
5 minute read

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