Here is an article from Law.com that discusses a Pennsylvania Federal District Court case and how the “but for” rule works. Plaintiff had to, but could not, demonstrate that had a motion been made the court would have granted it. As a result, complaint dismissed. Details.
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More sealed cases from Seattle
The Seattle Times continues its story on sealed cases, including, legal malpractice matters. We reported it last week, it continues this week. Details.
HUD, Government contracts and Legal Malpractice
Here is a story about an attorney who awaits a big HUD contract to manage foreclosed houses, with potential income of $500,000 per week. It takes place in Brooklyn Heights — Ohio, not NY. Details.
Poland Springs and What Legal Malpractice Means in Maine
Here is a story about Poland Springs, local bottlers, class action attorneys, big $$ litigation in Maine, and attorney v. attorney in legal malpractice. Poland Springs has been around a long time in Maine, is a big player, and local bottlers, like my uncles in Portland have long been under its sway. Details of the…
Ross, Dixon & Bell Legal Malpractice Update
Here is a survey of legal malpractice cases, some of them about a year or two old, from across the country, rounded up by Ross, Dixon & Bell, which appears to be a nationwide law firm. Survey.
Univ Texas Law School Review Note on Legal Malpractice
Assign claims in Legal Malpractice? Here is a Law Review Note from University of Texas Law School on that issue. Details.
NJ Legal Malpractice Seminar
Its in New Jersey this month. Details.
County Attorney accused of Legal Malpractice
Fayette County, PA attorney Mark Morrison was terminated from his position after a legal malpractice suit was filed against him. He denies that anything wrong was done. Details.
Tuscon Lawmakers accuse State Attorney General of Legal Malpractice
In the setting of a new english-language school law, the State attorney general of Arizona has been accused by local lawmakers of legal malpractice. Details.
A helpful Basic Article on Legal Malpractice
Here is a well written basic article on legal malpractice and how to find an attorney. Details.