You’re approached at an informal gathering about a legal matter that a friend has. Giving informal legal advice to friends or family is like looking down the barrel of a gun to see if it is loaded. It can be tempting at a party or family event, but it...
High on the list of things that send chills down the spine of an attorney is getting an e-mail from the disciplinary committee or state bar association alleging a disciplinary complaint. Playing on those fears is the hope of the hacker that the attorney will...
As businesses spend billions of dollars a year trying to protect their data from hacking that’s costing trillions, they face another threat closer to home: data theft by their own employees.That’s one of the findings in a survey published by management...
Suits for fees are one of the leading causes of attorney malpractice claims. Some studies suggest that 33% of all malpractice claims are due to fee suits. The larger the percentage in over 90 days past due, the more likely the firm may have other issues...
One of the leading causes of lawyers professional liability insurance claims are conflicts of interest. Beyond representing both parties in a proceeding such as a divorce, there are many hidden conflicts that can cause a law firm problems. Not finding conflicts...
