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Friday, May 5, 2017Two Federal Judges have let attorneys know that Boilerplate Objections merit sanctions. The attached article by Jeffery Kruse details the frustration that these judges have with attorneys that continue to violate the Updated Federal Rules of Civil Procedures and the changes that took place to rule 34. READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 4, 2017Out recent blog about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) stated that a number of law firms were being contacted about violating consumer protection laws. Many had signed consent decrees costing this hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 3, 2017Great Story. He robbed banks, went to prison and is now on track to be a Georgetown Law Professor. To read this story form the Washington Post Click Here READ MORE >>
Monday, May 1, 2017The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was formed by the Dodd-Frank Act. The main intent of the CFPB was to help consumers that were having issues with Banks, Lenders and other Financial Institutions. READ MORE >>
Friday, April 28, 2017A recent ABA article describes a real problem in West Virginia. Although this attorney was singled out, according to state officials there are far worse offenders. Michael Cooke received a 2 year suspension because of the overbilling. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 24, 2017In the case of Harleysville Insurance Company v Holding Funeral Home, the Harleysville defense counsel (Defense Counsel) sent to the Holding Funeral Home Plaintiff Counsel (Plaintiff Counsel) certain documents on a thumb drive. READ MORE >>
Thursday, April 20, 2017Law Firms get very comfortable with their attorney malpractice insurance carrier. Many firms have never had a claim or even the need to report an incident. So how do you know that you have the most cost effective insurance policy for your firm? Cheaper is not always better. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, April 19, 2017We have all seen these ads from Lawyers aimed at attracting Prescription Drug Users Clients: “Have you or a loved one been prescribed the blood thinner Xarelto as a treatment for reducing the risk of stroke?” then the ad continues detailing possible side effects from the drug and potential compensation. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, April 12, 2017Texas Attorney Seely followed his ethical duty and admitted to his client Price that he had made a mistake and that Price should hire another attorney to sue the law firm of Gordon Elias & Seely. Mr. Price followed through on this advice and sued the firm. To read the full story in Texas Lawyer READ MORE >>
Tuesday, April 11, 2017Don’t Panic. Most lawyers receive at least one bar complaint during their tenure as a lawyer. Read the Commission letter carefully. Depending on your jurisdiction, sometimes the Grievance Commission is responding for you, stating that the compliant does not fall within the Bar’s jurisdiction. READ MORE >>
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