Here is a reprint from the SW Virginia law Blog. It recites a bar association resolution, which cites a study showing that 60% of Va’s attorneys carry insurance. Details.
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The Gay Community and Legal Malpractice
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A rare confluence of the question of Gay rights, legal malpractice and politics have come together in the Ohio Attorney General race. Candidate Dann is accused of legal malpractice as well as allowing a person to serve time for a “non-existent” crime of importuning gay sex. See the details.
California Decision on Limitation for Legal Malpractice
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The California Supreme Court “agreed to decide whether the tolling of the statute of limitations for a malpractice action against a law firm continues after the responsible lawyer leaves the firm if he or she continues to represent the client.”
“The Court of Appeal for this district, Div. Two, answered that question in the affirmative…
N.C. Legal Malpractice Case Settled
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Cabarras County, NC has settled a legal malpractice case with its attorneys Hartsell & Williams. Details. The suit arose out of H&W’s faiure to appear at an administrative hearing in which they were defending the County against a discrimination action.
Can’t call it Legal Malpractice, so Call it Abandonment
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Bruce Cutler, doyen of the criminal bar, graduate of the Homicide Bureau of the Kings DA’s office, movie actor, pundit. By definition, after a guilty verdict, he cannot commit legal malpractice. His client Louis Eppolito says that he was displeased with Cutler’s representation of him, and that Cutler abandoned Eppolito, in not allowing E to…
Law Com Blogs comments on the Proskauer Case
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Carolyn Elefant writes today about the Proskauer case we discussed yesterday. Her point? Conflicts of interest will continue to be a big part of the legal malpractice area. Details.
Illinois Gravel Pit Legal Malpractice Case on Hold
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In Peoria gravel is a big business. This legal malpractice case stems from advice on whether or not a special use permit was required. EBT testimony was put on hold while a motion to dismiss was being decided. Details.
DLJ Piper Legal Malpractice Case transferred to CT.
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An “intertwined” legal malpractice – bankrutpcy case was transferred to CT. Details.
Proskauer Legal Malpractice Lawsuit in Florida
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This story is about the personalities in this Legal Malpractice case in Florida. Proskauer Rose is being sued by unhappy investors with fiduciary breach claims. Plaintiffs are represented by celebrity lawyer John “Jack” Scarola who recently and successfully represented Ron Perelman in legal malpractice. Details from the NYJL by Anthony Lin
Legal Malpractice Leads to Contempt Prosecution Request by Federal Judge
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We recently reported on the David Dorfman mess. Now his legal malpractice and other troubles have moved to an entirely different plane. Fed. Judge Cote has asked the US attorney to bring a criminal contempt proceeding against him. See the details in this NYLJ article by Tom Perrota. Details.