Professional Rules of Conduct require attorneys to communicate important information with their clients. A failure to do so can have disastrous effects. A recent case provides an example. In this case, three sisters claim their attorney’s failure to communicate...
A data breach in any organization can lead to the exposure of sensitive information and the loss of customer loyalty. In some situations, however, the breach can have far-reaching implications and devastating consequences. Law firms employ hardware, software and...
Reality television could help change the world for the better, and it couldn’t come from a more unlikely place. We have one of the characters on the popular television show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills to thank. Because of the flaunting of wealthy lifestyle...
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to provide legal counsel. If they say you have a case and state that they will begin the process and file it with the court on your behalf, you believe them. You pay the bill and expect some updates, but attorneys are busy,...
The Model Rules of Professional Conduct require attorneys to avoid representation if there is a conflict of interest, but does a conflict exist if the attorney is representing more than one client for the same legal matter? Although it may seem like this is an...
A savvy business owner knows that legal counsel is often necessary for big business decisions. A good attorney can help guide business owners through negotiations so that they better understand the implications of a business decision. But what if the advice given by...
A parent notices their young child is spiking a fever. Strange bruises appear on her face. The parent confers with their partner and decides to take the child into the emergency room. But here, when they expect help and guidance from medical professionals, their worst...
Those who find themselves with a legal dispute, whether a medical malpractice issue, divorce, or business conflict, may wonder how they can find a good attorney. Afterall, once you hire this legal professional you may need to work with them for months or even years to...
A lawyer’s duty is to help with their legal knowledge whenever we face an unfair situation. However, some lawyers lack the expertise they claim they have. The consequences of a lawyer’s lie could be losing the legal case, plus a considerable amount of money for their...
What happens when one person injures another? Whether a car accident, medical error, dog attack or other negligent action that led to an injury the injured person may be able to hold the responsible party accountable through a personal injury lawsuit. This form of...
