Posts Tagged ‘legal’
Tips for Better Outcomes in Medical Negligence Cases
When navigating medical malpractice litigation, lawyers will benefit from gathering all necessary evidence related to the standard of care specific to the case beforehand in order to explicitly testify as to how it was broken from negligent practices.
Read MoreThe Case of Elon Musk and the SEC: Re-examining Corporate Fraud
It’s important to understand the appropriate model rules and due diligence procedures when representing clients who may have committed a fraudulent crime. Musk’s case reminds lawyers why abiding by rules outlined by the SEC is necessary.
Read MoreCommunications Between Clients and Adversaries May Cause Ethical Dilemmas
Copying clients on emails sent to opposing counsel, whether through “cc” or “bcc” commands, may have serious consequences affecting attorney client privileges. While communicating with parties is necessary for driving litigation forward, lawyers must adopt responsible email strategies to avoid breaching attorney-client privileges.
Read MoreTuning Up Integrity: Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
The American Bar Association amended the Model Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4 to address harassment and discrimination in the workplace – proving ethical rules apply not only to legal landscapes but to matters of personal conduct too.
Read MoreCompetent Representation Requires Mastery of Email
As technology changes, so do the rules governing litigation. Continuing to learn about best practices is necessary in an age of rapid technological development, and staying abreast with the latest changes gives any lawyer an advantage in conducting his or her case.
Read MoreMeeting the Objective Analysis Standard When Representing Former Clients
Appearance-of-impropriety standards are no longer sufficient in determining when former clients may or may not disqualify counsel. Judiciary officials argued lawyers must abide by more objective standards as outlined by Model Rule 1.9 Duties to Former Clients when conducting litigation with former clients.
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