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Federal District Court Holds That Engagement Letter Limited Scope of Law Firm's Duties

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, granted defendant law firm's motion to dismiss the complaint filed by plaintiff—Today's Growth Consultant Inc.—a former client of the...more

Pullman & Comley, LLC

Law Firm Risk Managers Alert: The Client Engagement Letter and the Dangers Of the “Accidental” Client

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A recent legal malpractice decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit provides a stark cautionary tale about the dangers for a law firm when the firm either neglects to send an engagement letter at...more

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S.D.N.Y. Bankruptcy Court Declines to Enforce Advance Conflict Waiver Against Winston & Strawn Client, Netflix

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Although the legal community eagerly awaits the California Supreme Court’s decision on advance waivers in Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton v. J-M Mfg. (Cal. No. S232946), a recent decision in the Bankruptcy Court for the...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

5 Tips For Defending An Accounting Malpractice Claim

To a professional accountant or tax adviser whose career is built on providing clients sound advice, the prospect of a client suffering a loss due to their faulty opinion ranks as the worst possible fear. If an accountant’s...more

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A Critical Law Firm Risk Management Story: Confirming The Client's Plan To Perform Tasks On Its Own

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A recent decision by the New York State Appellate Court highlights why a law firm should precisely identify in its written engagement agreement what tasks the client should and should not expect the firm will perform. Genesis...more

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Financial Advisory Update

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Novel theories by plaintiffs’ lawyers need to foster novel approaches by M&A lawyers. A number of recent cases highlight the increasing risks for financial advisors and the lawyers who represent them. Financial...more

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