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By Cliff Rieders | June 8, 2023
The trial court entered partial summary judgment against Lloyd and explained that by finding Lloyd guilty of voluntary manslaughter, the jury had found beyond a reasonable doubt that Lloyd had committed an intentional and unjustified killing—that is, Lloyd did not act in justifiable self-defense. The trial court thus found that the principles of collateral estoppel were applicable and barred Lloyd from relitigating intent in the Rogers civil action.
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By Justin Henry | June 7, 2023
Lawyers who once practiced under the name Barber Ranen now work at Daugherty Lordan, named for founding partner Melissa Daugherty and San Francisco managing partner Joe Lordan, a spokesperson for the firm said Wednesday morning.
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By Cliff Rieders | June 1, 2023
Thanks to an interlocutory appeal by permission, the Pennsylvania Superior Court considered whether the relation back doctrine applies when a plaintiff timely filed an action on behalf of an estate but does not apply to be appointed the personal representative until after the statute of limitations has run.
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By Aria Nejad | May 31, 2023
Without the right tools, even the most skilled lawyers can fall victim to common pitfalls that can cripple their performance and success. This article discusses three of these pitfalls and how legal analytics can help lawyers stay ahead of the competition and provide the best counsel to their clients.
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By Erin Harrison, NextTech Communications | May 26, 2023
At this year's CLOC Global Institute, as prominent as discussions of generative AI's promise for legal were conversations about its risks and challenges.
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By Arthur J. Ciampi and Maria Ciampi | May 25, 2023
Over the years, we have written in this column that law firm partners and law firms should have written partnership agreements, and that such agreements should address the firm's major life events. Despite these efforts, we do still encounter law firms with no written agreement or with agreements that cause avoidable difficulties for the firm and its partners.
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By Stephanie Wilkins | May 24, 2023
Generative AI took center stage at the 2023 CLOC Global Institute conference, as the legal operations community took stock of where it currently stands and where it hopes to go in the future.
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By Mason Lawlor | May 22, 2023
Trial court did not allow plaintiff chance to address additional grounds: "A party cannot raise new issues in a motion to alter or amend."
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By Anthony E. Davis | May 22, 2023
In this article I will try to provide guidance on the thorny issues raised by lawyers' efforts to charge fixed fees, especially when they are labelled "nonrefundable." Although this is a perennial issue, we are addressing it now in light of a new ABA opinion—Formal Opinion 505 (Opinion 505)—which discusses the principles as set forth in the applicable Model Rule.
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By Hugo Guzman | May 19, 2023
"Data is a key enabler of digital transformation," said Google's Steve Gong. "It helps organizations to identify new opportunities, make better decisions, and improve operational efficiency."
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