A recent decision of the U.S. Bankruptcy for the District of Massachusetts in the adversary proceeding Cruikshank v. Dixon, in... Read More »
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Supreme Judicial Court limits use of in pari delicto defense
In the recent case of Merrimack College v. KPMG, LLP (SJC-12434), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court cut back on the... Read More »
How to Withdraw from Representation Ethically in Mass
The saying goes, “Getting married is easy, getting divorced is complicated.” A similar sentiment applies once a lawyer has entered... Read More »
Stormy and the lawyers: Ethics 101
The Stormy Daniels-Donald Trump story has political pundits abuzz with charges and countercharges. Who is telling the truth? Is Daniels... Read More »
Who Can You Talk to Confidentially About a Client Dispute?
A dispute has arisen between you and a client. You are not exactly sure how to handle the situation, so... Read More »
Keep Calm and Carry On – What to Do With a Letter From Bar Counsel
Keep Calm and Carry On – What to Do With a Letter From Bar Counsel Monday morning just got worse. You... Read More »
Corporate Counsel And Duties Beyond The Client published on Law360.com
Representing closely-held entities can present a challenging array of ethical dilemmas for in-house or outside counsel, especially with regard to... Read More »
Why Mediation Works (99% of the Time)
As a mediator, I am not surprised by how much effort lawyers devote to picking the “right” mediator, even though... Read More »
Lawyers in the United States Should Pay Attention to the Panama Papers
The Panamanian law firm that was the source of the “Panama Papers” says it was hacked, exposing its clients’ personal... Read More »
Is Your LinkedIn Profile Violating Attorney Advertising Rules? Depends.
The vast majority of lawyers have a LinkedIn page. Or if they don't, their marketing department will make them create... Read More »
Rhode Island Legal Malpractice Decision Offers Guidance to Trust and Estate Attorneys
The Rhode Island Supreme Court recently issued a significant decision providing clearer guidance on the duties owed by trust and... Read More »
Email Pitfalls in Business Transactions
The benefits of email communication are numerous: Emails are sent and received instantaneously. They can be read and responded to on... Read More »
