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Laterals and Malpractice: Clear and Present Danger

If the statistics about high failure rates of lateral partners don’t persuade you, consider another barometer: the stress levels of professional liability insurers. Indeed, lateral hiring tops the list of issues that...more

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"Firing" Patients: Avoiding Patient Abandonment

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Physicians and other healthcare providers often find themselves in situations in which they no longer want to care for a patient. It may be that the patient is disruptive, noncompliant, or is unable or refuses to pay for his...more

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Law Firm Best Practices to Mitigate the Increasing Risk of Attorney Disqualification Motions

It seems as though every day, there is a story in the legal news about a well-known law firm facing a disqualification motion. While disqualification motions are being filed more frequently, that is only half the story. Such...more

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SEC Cyber Enforcement Update: Which Way Are the SolarWinds Blowing?

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The SEC has been aggressively pursuing cybersecurity investigations and enforcement actions against public companies and foreign private issuers. In these actions, the SEC often alleges one of two theories: 1) that the...more

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Key Differences Between Disciplinary Matters and Civil Litigation

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One of the most important things for an attorney to understand when faced with a disciplinary proceeding is that the disciplinary process is not civil litigation. An attorney who understands the differences between a...more

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[Event] 23rd Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference (LMRM) - March 5th - 7th, Chicago, IL

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Hinshaw's annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management (LMRM) Conference is the industry's gold standard for advice on litigating legal malpractice claims and navigating legal malpractice insurance, professional responsibility,...more

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Develop the Helpful Habits to Ward Off Litigation

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Reprinted with permission from the Pennsylvania CPA Journal, a publication of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. CPAs provide services in an environment that is susceptible to litigation, as they...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims - June 27th - 28th, Philadelphia, PA

Hosted by the American Conference Institute, the 21st Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims returns in June with curated content that will ensure that you stay current on the evolving standards of care,...more

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Federal District Court Holds That Engagement Letter Limited Scope of Law Firm's Duties

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, granted defendant law firm's motion to dismiss the complaint filed by plaintiff—Today's Growth Consultant Inc.—a former client of the...more

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[Event] 22nd Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference (LMRM) - March 7th - 9th, Chicago, IL

Do you have plans for March 7-9? Join us at Hinshaw's 22nd Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference (LMRM) at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago. Register by January 27 to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. Join...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

In the Boardroom With Resnick and Fuller - Episode 3

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A podcast series in collaboration with PLUS, the Professional Liability Underwriting Society. Episode Three Episode three discusses why boards and officers need to be particularly thoughtful about the topics of diversity,...more

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Do In-House Lawyers Need Insurance Coverage for Malpractice?

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As the litigation environment for directors and officers gets more intense, in-house lawyers are asking the question: Do I need malpractice insurance? It’s a good question. If needed, the type of insurance in-house counsel...more

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[Event] 21st Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference (LMRM) - March 1st - 3rd, Chicago, IL

Please join us for the 21st Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference (LMRM) for one-and-a-half days of practical and engaging panel sessions focused on current and important developments in the law, litigation of...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] 20th Annual Advanced Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims - November 18th, 8:45 am - 6:15 pm EST

Virtual Forum on Obstetric Malpractice Claims is taking place on November 18th EST. During this one-of-a-kind event, our unparalleled faculty of claims specialists, risk managers, medical experts – as well as an outstanding...more

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Law Firm Does Not Purposely Avail Itself Of The "Benefits" Of California As A Forum

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The issue of where an attorney is practicing law is a vexing one in light of modern technology which allows attorneys and their clients to be located just about anywhere in the world.  The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated...more

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ABA Ethics Committee Weighs in on Practicing Law Virtually

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In  Formal Opinion 498, issued on March 10, 2021, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has provided some guidance on the ethical obligations triggered when a lawyer...more

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ABA Weighs in on Lawyer Responses to Negative Online Reviews

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In an ethics opinion issued on January 13, 2021, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility  has provided guidance to practitioners on responding to negative online reviews...more

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[Virtual Event] 20th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management (LMRM) Conference - March 2nd - 4th, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CT

Please join us for the 20th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management (LMRM) Conference—An All New Virtual Experience for three half-days of practical and engaging online programming focused on current and important...more

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Prior Work Conflicts in the Age of COVID-19

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It is always the case that lawyers and law firms must stay attuned to the possibility of prior work conflicts: conflicts of interest that arise when a firm’s interest in protecting its own prior work, or protecting the firm...more

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[Event] 19th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management (LMRM) Conference - March 3rd - 5th, Chicago, IL

This is a must-attend event for law firm general counsel and managing partners, in-house corporate counsel, professional liability practitioners, legal malpractice insurance professionals, and any practicing lawyer concerned...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Code Blue: Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities for Medical Device Makers Require Urgent Care

Q: How is the shift of medical devices moving to the Internet of Things affecting the health care industry? A: Connected medical devices routinely record sensitive health information about a patient. This critical...more

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As Investment in ESports Grows, Insurance Coverage Must Keep Up

Packed stadiums? Check. Players and teams with huge followings? Check. Massive social media appeal? Check. But here, the events that spectators are so eager to attend aren’t live basketball or football games....more

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Law Firm Risk Managers Alert: The Client Engagement Letter and the Dangers Of the “Accidental” Client

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A recent legal malpractice decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit provides a stark cautionary tale about the dangers for a law firm when the firm either neglects to send an engagement letter at...more

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The ABA Says Lawyers Have Obligations Before and After a Data Breach

In the age of the data breach, lawyers and law firms have a lot in common with comic book superheroes: they are locked in a relentless battle against a cunning, ever-changing threat. This past week, Foley & Lardner...more

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Design Professional Best Practices for Successful Project Delivery and Loss Prevention

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...The design professional may want to consider recommending to the owner/client an appropriate scope for site investigation. If scope is limited due to budget, that should be documented. The design professional may want to...more

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