Here is an interesting blog blurb from a Florida Torts publication: "The Week in Torts"

"Coates v. Akerman, Senterfitt & Edison, 31 Fla. L. Weekly D2623 (Fla. 2d DCA October 20, 2006):

In this legal malpractice case, the court reminded us that while the waiver of the attorney client and work product…

Parents and children entered into a real estate sale of the family home from parents to children in order to save it from foreclosure.  One attorney, who himself recognized the problem of representing both seller and buyer, did so nevertheless. 

The big problem came to light years later when a "side deal" was unenforceable because…

Politics or Discipline?  Here is a story about a Toms River NJ councilman who is now facing legal malpractice and disciplinary trouble for allegedly "grossly  neglecting a case."  The Story.

Here is a reminder that new e-Discovery rules to into effect in Federal Lawsuits tomorrow.  A full compilation of the rules is found at "Electronic Discovery Rules Takes Center Stage" by Judge shira A. Schiendlin in the NYLJ on Sept. 13, 2004. 

Short comment:  withdraw properly and there is no legal malpractice.  Here is a case from California, commented on by the Appellate Law and Practice blog.  Attorney correctly withdrew, hence no legal malpractice.  The Comment.

Not satisfied with common law indemnifiation and respondeat superior, this case demonstrates that indemnification for defense of a legal malpractice case may be based upon state Labor laws.  Here is the blurb.

Tampa now has a self-help law shop.  What they sell is somewhat unclear, but it appears that they sell kits for wills, and other simple legal transactions.  Previously, they tried to help with a dental malpractice, only to fall short and be fined.  Will legal malpractice self-help kits be next?  The article.

Here is a story about law firms being ever more careful about legal malpractice prevention, conflicts checks and looking to increase their coverage. The story.