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I. Introduction - When done correctly, fee-sharing arrangements between lawyers can be lucrative for lawyers while simultaneously maximizing the quality of legal representation for the client without increasing the cost…more

American Bar Association (ABA), Client Representation, Fee Agreements, Fee-Sharing, Legal Ethics

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Marissa Delinks

Lawyers, Don't Be Willfully Blind to Suspected Client Fraudulent Conduct – Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter

It's one of the most gut-wrenching events in a lawyer's practice when they suspect the client is lying about the facts to cover up fraudulent or criminal activity. The client may be hiding liabilities when applying for a loan or…more

Client Representation, Client Services, Law Practice Management, Legal Ethics, Model Rules

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David Grossbaum

Sharing Fees Between Lawyers – Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter - Do it Right or Pay the Price

The recent case of Edelson, P.C. v. Girardi, et al.[i] shows what can happen when a fee-sharing agreement goes bad. Edelson, P.C. claims that it acted as Illinois local co-counsel for California law firm Girardi Keese under an…more

Attorney's Fees, Client Services, Consent, Fee-Sharing, Law Firm Ownership

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Matthew Henderson

Identifying and Resolving Conflicts of Interest: Three Simple Rules

The duty of loyalty is the highest duty that a lawyer owes to a client. Indeed, it can be argued that all of the duties that an attorney owes to a client are derivative of the duty of loyalty. Not surprisingly, conflicts of…more

American Bar Association (ABA), Client Representation, Conflicts of Interest, Duty of Loyalty, Model Rules

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Steven Puiszis

Ransomware: The Ghoulish Battle With New Rules – Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter

The Business of Ransomware – A New Normal - In the first half 2021, Accenture reported triple-digit growth in cyber intrusion activity including ransomware attacks on the world's legal, accounting, and insurance industries. In…more

Cyber Attacks, Cybersecurity, Data Breach, Data Protection, Data Security

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Stephanie Soprani

When State Law Says Yes, but Federal Law STILL Says No

We have come a long way from the era when only criminal defense attorneys dealt with violations of cannabis laws. Today legalized cannabis is a burgeoning area of law that has many firms, large and small, trying to get a piece…more

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April Toy

Rules of Engagement: Setting the Proper Scope of Representation to Protect the Client and the Lawyer

Ideally, the attorney-client relationship begins once a signed written engagement agreement is in place, which clearly outlines the clients who will be represented and the agreed scope of legal services. A properly drafted…more

American Bar Association (ABA), Attorney-Client Privilege, Client Representation, Rules of Professional Conduct

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