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Finding an attorney who is the right fit can be tough and it may mean you have to speak to more than one before you find someone you like. Have you ever wondered what happens if you decide to retain one attorney over the...more
In In re Est. of Ellard, a court ratified an executor signing a contingency fee agreement that was over 35% under section 351.152 of the Estates Code. No. 05-22-01149-CV, 2024 Tex. App. LEXIS 483 (Tex. App.—Dallas January 25,...more
I. Introduction - When done correctly, fee-sharing arrangements between lawyers can be lucrative for lawyers while simultaneously maximizing the quality of legal representation for the client without increasing the cost....more
Labelle v. Berenson LLP, 2023 Fla. App. LEXIS 8693 - Brief Summary - In a legal malpractice action arising out of an underlying commercial dispute, Florida's Third District Court of Appeal reversed and remanded a trial...more
The economy relies on brokers to connect parties with mutual business interests and needs, whether it is the sale of real estate, procurement of insurance, or joint investment. The broker plays a very important role in...more
Following up on my recent piece about navigating the complex landscape of 2024 law firm rate setting, I’d like to delve deeper into the symbiotic relationship between law firms and their clients, especially when discussing...more
On 30 June 2022, Hong Kong enacted framework legislation which introduces legislative amendments aimed at allowing outcome-related fee structures (ORFS) in arbitration and related proceedings (the Amendments). ...more
The Legal Profession Act 2015 (as amended) (the “LPA”) introduced significant changes to regulation of the legal profession in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) , including restrictions aimed at preventing persons not admitted...more
There is a growing trend towards the use of third-party litigation funding (TPLF) in collective proceedings in the UK and globally. The disclosure of TPLF arrangements has recently come under close scrutiny by the Competition...more
In 2020, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in Archdiocese of San Juan v. Acevedo Feliciano, 140 S. Ct. 696 (2020) strictly limiting the ability of federal courts to enter orders nunc pro tunc[GF1]....more
On 12 January 2022, the Ministry of Law (“MinLaw”) of Singapore announced various amendments to the Legal Profession Act 1966 (“LPA”), which were subsequently passed in the Legal Profession (Amendment) Act 2022....more
The United States Supreme Court ruled that 11 U.S.C. § 330(a)(1) does not authorize compensation to debtors’ attorneys from estate funds. Lamie v. U.S. Trustee, 540 U.S. 1023 (2004). A chapter 7 lawyer cannot look to the...more
Would arbitration finance help us? Opening up opportunities / managing risks. Arbitration finance can enable you to bring good claims while reducing or eliminating the costs on your balance sheet, preserving your legal...more
Despite a recent decision expanding the traditional notions of recoverable attorney’s fees in workers’ compensation cases, the court still maintains protections for defendants with respect to the assessment of attorney’s fees...more
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently held that attorney fees for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation claims can be deducted from medical benefits paid on behalf of claimants, in addition to wage loss benefits....more
As the economy continues to slow and business for many comes to a halt due to the spread and uncertainty of the coronavirus (COVID-19), tenants and landlords alike are faced with the inevitable question: what happens when the...more
Hance v. Super Store Indus., 44 Cal. App. 5th 676 (2020) - The attorneys who represented the employees in a class action filed a motion with the trial court for approval of a settlement of the action and also for an award...more
Obtaining an award of attorneys’ fees might be the final step in a long-waged litigation battle but to do so successfully requires careful planning and diligence from the outset of a case. The Texas Supreme Court recently...more
Hance v. Super Stores Industries, 2020 Cal. App. LEXIS 60 (Cal. App. Ct. Jan. 23, 2020) - A pair of plaintiffs' class action attorneys, who were seeking court approval of a settlement agreement in their case, had a...more
At present, conditional fee agreements (CFAs) are prohibited under Singapore law, putting Singapore at a disadvantage compared to some other major arbitral seats, such as London. On August 27, 2019, Singapore’s Ministry of...more
Does it ever make sense to negotiate on my own and avoid attorney fees? Insurance companies typically will try hard to settle personal injury claims quickly, before the injured person contacts a lawyer....more
In the 35 years I have been practicing personal injury law in Vermont, the questions I hear most frequently are: Is my injury case worth pursuing?...more
Lenders who prevail on claims arising from a deed of trust can always recover their attorney fees from the losing party as long as the deed of trust says something about fee recovery, right? It’s not that simple....more
Please join Colin Jasper and Stuart Dodds of Positive Pricing to learn how to get greater value from your clients by improving your pricing strategy, positioning and conversations. Colin is a world leading consultant on this...more
In July 2018, the U.K. Ministry of Justice (MoJ) published its initial assessment of the post-implementation review (PIR) of Part 2 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO), which is currently...more