November/December 2011
Cover Story
Re-appraising the Appraisers: Expanding Liability to Buyers and Borrowers in the Story of the 2008 Financing Industry CrisisInflated real estate appraisals played a critical role in the 2008 financial industry crisis, but recent case law demonstrates how appraisers are escaping liability for the economic losses suffered by many who relied upon those appraisals and why a new regime is needed to protect against opportunistic players.
Public Articles
Is the ABA Ready for the Driver?s License Rule? The Ethics 20/20 Commission Flirts with an Expanded Multijurisdictional Practice Rule
One radical change that has been run past the Ethics 20/20 Commission is Colorado?s ?driver?s license? rule: lawyers admitted in other states can practice in Colorado as long as they do not open offices or become domiciled, the same way that drivers licensed in one state are permitted to operate motor vehicles in other states.
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Clients with Disabilities
The definitions of what constitutes diversity, as well as the views on how diversity should be encouraged, and for what purposes, are subject to myriad opinions, it is this breadth itself that makes the goal of diversity so challenging, yet so rewarding.
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The Section's Executive Committee approved these updated policies in November 2011.
