Ethical Obligations in Electronic Discovery
By Tyler D. Trew – June 5, 2018 | The age-old adage of leaving it to the IT department when it comes to issues related to electronic discovery is a thing of the past.
Professional Liability Litigation
The Professional Liability Litigation Committee provides a forum for litigators who prosecute or defend claims and regulatory proceedings against attorneys, accountants, and directors and officers to inform themselves on recent developments and hot topics in the area of professional liability.
Recent Practice Points
1933 Act Class Actions Can Stay in State Court, Unanimous Supreme Court Says
By Dylan C. Black and Tiffany A. Rowe – April 19, 2018 | The Court’s unanimous decision in Cyan clarified the appropriate jurisdictions in which certain securities class actions can proceed.
Articles
What Law Firms Can Do to Promote Mental Health for Their Lawyers
By Anne Marie Seibel – June 13, 2018 | Tending to the mental-health needs of lawyers is an important professional responsibility.
What to Expect from the New PCAOB Directors
By Jonathan Walsh and Benjamin Woodruff – April 9, 2018 | The background of the new directors, the new rules they will implement, and the challenges they will have to overcome.
Sound Advice Podcasts
What to Include in Your Engagement Letter
This program addresses some common terms and issues to consider including in an engagement letter to reduce the risk of receiving a legal malpractice claim and to increase the likelihood of successfully defending such a claim. (12:17 min.)
Pro Bono Protections: Seven Tips for Your Pro Bono Practice
Melissa Fox and Amanda Giffin (both with Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP) discuss practical tips for how to protect yourself in your pro bono practice. (6:31 min.)
Professional Liability Litigation
Learn how to get involved with the Professional Liability Litigation Committee and maximize your Section membership!
Events & CLE
Jul
25
Events | In-Person
ABA Cross-Border Institute: The Intersection of Global Discovery, Privacy and Data Security
ETHICS 60 min
Join U.S. and E.U. data privacy experts for the latest on GDPR, complying with privacy requirements globally, and dealing with cross-border incidents. Complimentary in-house counsel registrations ava…
Oct
17
Events | In-Person
23rd Annual National Institute on Class Actions
ETHICS 60 min
This premier class action conference is in Nashville and more relevant than ever. Whether you litigate and try class action lawsuits, want to learn how to best help your clients, or learn about curre…
Nov
13
Events | In-Person
2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference
CLE 825 min
The conference will highlight women Leading for Success in the Courtroom, in the Judiciary and in the Profession. You'll have the opportunity to learn from leading litigators from across the nation a…