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New stories and case digests and some columns focused on key court decisions and issues, as well as news stories on prominent lawyers in trouble, to articles and columns offering advice.
By Alesia S. Sulock and Josh J.T. Byrne | September 15, 2023
Risk management does not end with the signing of the engagement agreement, however. Attorneys should consistently consider and address risks arising in their practice throughout the life of each and every representation.
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By Aleeza Furman | September 14, 2023
"The question is," Justice David Wecht said, "is there something about their role that brings them over the bar and puts them with us?"
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By ALM Staff | September 14, 2023
This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.
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By Cheryl Miller | September 11, 2023
"Had the State Bar carried out its mission of protecting the public, this complaint, and many others like it, would not be necessary," said the complaint filed by two former clients of disgraced plaintiffs lawyer Tom Girardi.
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By Adolfo Pesquera | September 6, 2023
After a woman paid Victor Canales $1,500, he dropped the misdemeanor charges against her son, prosecutors said.
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By Emily Saul | September 6, 2023
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said Arthur Cohen, 72, pleaded guilty to grand larceny for abusing his role of treasurer and senior equity partner at the now-shuttered firm.
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By Emily Cousins | September 5, 2023
"In an attempt to save their untimely claims, plaintiffs first argue the two loans were essentially one big transaction because the loans were similar and there was a cross-default provision. They then argue the legal representation continued to August 17," the defendants said in their reply in support. "Both arguments fail."
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By Adolfo Pesquera | September 5, 2023
"Now that I'm vindicated, I'll be able to start over once the judgment is entered. But, basically, I'm 74 years old. I've got to start over like a 20-year-old lawyer," Michael Pohl said.
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By Allison Dunn | September 1, 2023
"Under the circumstances, the court sees no alternative but to grant the motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. While that is not an obviously sensible result, it is required by the terms of the policy and by Massachusetts law," Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV wrote.
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By Colleen Murphy | August 31, 2023
"We also find ample support in the record to support Judge Skrod's finding that the claims against the other professional defendants are barred by Rule 4:5-1(b)(2)," stated the opinion. "In that regard, we agree that plaintiffs made a 'tactical decision' not to raise their known malpractice claims in the chancery action based on their miscalculation that Taylor's intentional acts alone warranted a fee award."
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