Lawyers on a Short Leash: Bar Admission Restrictions
Unlike most licensed professions, the practice of law can significantly restrict an attorney’s geographic mobility. If an attorney wishes to move to another state, it typically requires at least one...
View ArticleData Breach and Insider Trading
Attorneys practicing in mergers and acquisitions are familiar with the sensitive nature of their work and the potential for abuse of the information obtained. In addition to being restrained from...
View ArticleAttorney Fee Waived for Failure to Advise of Billing Alternatives
The contingency based fee agreement is a common form of representation. There are clear benefits to this arrangement for both attorney and client. Of course there are also risks. In a recent decision...
View ArticleNYC Issues Key Opinion on Litigation Financing
Litigation funding has grown exponentially in the past few years. However, the NYC Bar recently issued an opinion drawing a line in the sand when it comes to third parties entering into agreements with...
View ArticleThe Importance of Quality IT in Litigation
One of the most important aspects of working with corporate clients is understanding the businesses. From general business functions to the overarching models, this knowledge can be extremely valuable...
View ArticleParental Leave Continuance Policy Rejected
Case management is such an important task for litigators. We must plan how best to utilize the allotted and often limited time provided for each case. Some courts set strict case management deadlines...
View ArticleLawyers ≠ Partnering with Non-Lawyers
Law firm financing has become an increasingly complex and interesting aspect of the legal business. From personal injury litigation loans, to the financing of the Gawker lawsuit by a Silicon Valley...
View ArticleDon’t Be a Halfway Law Partner
It is not uncommon for attorneys to join forces to defray costs. This often means sharing office space, support staff, and equipment. Some attorneys take this a step further, advertising themselves as...
View ArticleLaw Firms (and Client Data) Held Hostage
Hackers have successfully hit at least five United States law firms within the past few weeks. Reportedly, the attacks are part of a coordinated effort potentially affecting nearly 200 victims in...
View ArticleLaw Practice Management, LPL and COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed the practice of law. Whether the changes are permanent or temporary, many have occasioned increased risks of malpractice claims against lawyers and law firms. To help our clients...
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