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News & Analysis as of May 19, 2013

Questionable Actions of Class Counsel Did Not Merit Decertification in Class Action

by Pavlack Law, LLC on 1/11/2013

This week we discuss the recent 7th Circuit junk fax class action case which determined that the misconduct of class counsel only merits decertification or denial of certification where the misconduct creates a "serious...more

Wrongful Act Doctrine (Schwartz v. Bloch)

by Schecter Law on 6/8/2012

Independent Expert Testimony Not Required Where Attorneys’ Fees are Claimed an Element of Compensatory Damages pursuant to the Wrongful Act Doctrine Mayan Schwartz v. Stuart E. Bloch, et al., No. 4D10-742 (Fla. 4th DCA...more

Proteceting Your Professional Reputation as an Asset

by IKE DEVJI on 10/11/2011

Given the power of the internet and the unmistakable reach and shelf life of a digital complaint to hurt you, it’s more important than ever to both have and defend a professional reputation. Complaints are often...more

Protecting Your Professional Reputation as an Asset

by IKE DEVJI on 10/6/2011

Given the power of the Internet and the unmistakable reach and shelf life of a digital complaint to hurt you, it’s more important than ever to both have and defend a professional reputation. Complaints are often...more

Predecessor Attorney Not Liable for Breach of Fiduciary Duty Following Adverse Trial Outcome

by Sedgwick LLP on 7/15/2011

In an unpublished decision, Robins v. Kuhn et., the California Court of Appeal (Fourth Appellate District, Division Three) affirmed summary judgment for defendant attorneys, dismissing a former client’s suit for breach of...more

Peter J. Gregory Joins McConville Considine Cooman & Morin, P.C.

by Peter J. Gregory on 3/21/2011

Peter J. Gregory has joined McConville, Considine, Cooman & Morin, P.C. as an associate attorney in the litigation group where he represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters including personal injury law,...more

Business, Interrupted - How should losses be assessed?

by Michael Axe on 12/13/2010

In this article, Michael Axe looks at some of the arguments on quantum that can be put forward by both Claimants and Defendants in Business Interruption claims. Business interruption claims can arise in a wide variety of...more

Main Street Takes On Wall Street's Untouchables - the Lawyers & Accountants

by Brian Mahany on 12/25/2009

A brief discussion on third party liability of professionals (Aiding & Abetting liability). Posted by Attorney Brian Mahany, founder of MahanyLaw....more

CHOICE OF ENTITY CONSIDERATIONS IN FORMING A NEW BUSINESS AND AVOIDING PERSONAL LIABILITY IN BUSINESS ENTITIES

by Steven Clark on 4/2/2008

Comparison of the business entities available to Texas entrepreneurs, including Sole proprietorship, General partnership, Limited Partnership, Registered Limited Liability Partnership, Limited Liability Company, and...more

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