Posts Tagged ‘litigation’
The Role Evidence Plays in Avoiding Sanctions
It is the job of the attorney or firm to confirm a claim’s ability to be upheld prior to the proceedings. In order to avoid sanctions, the evidence specific to the case must be carefully, meticulously, and factually analyzed prior to filing the suit.
Read MoreTips 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 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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