Model Rule 1.4: Communication Is Key to Avoiding Malpractice Lawsuits
By Michael S. LeBoff – March 23, 2021 | It is easy to give clients good news. It is much harder to give clients bad news. That is part of the job.
Professional Liability Litigation
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Recent Practice Points
Ethical Obligations in Technology Assisted Review
By Tyler Trew – December 7, 2020 | TAR can result in drastic savings for clients but practitioners must be mindful of the relevant ethical pitfalls that may ensue.
Articles
Examining the C-Suite: Preparing for and Defending Apex Depositions
By Christina M. Zabat-Fran and Michael S. LeBoff – February 11, 2021 | Depositions of your client's president or CEO can make or break your case.
ABA Formal Opinion 492: Confidentiality, Conflicts, and "Significantly Harmful" Information
By Tiffany Rowe – February 11, 2021 | The ABA clarifies the obligations resulting from a consultation with a prospective client from those owed to a current or former client.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Privilege Questions Concerning Loss Contingency Determinations
Tiffany Rowe covers the need for independent auditors to obtain sufficient audit evidence for a company's judgments regarding recording of a loss contingency for potential litigation losses and the privilege concerns faced by the company and its counsel. (6:07 min.)
Five New Year's Resolutions to Minimize Your Chances of Being Sued for Legal Malpractice
The new year is a natural time to look at making changes to your practice in the upcoming year. With legal malpractice claims on the rise, attorneys must take a hard look at their current procedures. Michael Leboff suggests five New Year's resolutions attorneys can adopt to minimize their chances of being sued for legal malpractice. (8:33 min.)
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Events & CLE
Apr
20
Events | Webinar
National Institute on E-Discovery 2021
ETHICS 60 min
Join our renowned e-discovery judges, litigators, and in-house counsel as they examine the continually evolving state of electronic discovery in litigation.
May
05
Events | Webinar
2021 Virtual Litigation Section Annual Conference
CLE 60 min
The Litigation Section Annual Conference is the premier event for litigators. The conference will take place virtually May 5-7, 2021. We expect to attract more than 500 attendees, including in-house…