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The Key Role of Certificates of Merit in Defending Professional Liability Claims against Architects and Engineers

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Currently, the following 12 states require a Plaintiff to file a Certificate of Merit prior to or with a lawsuit alleging professional negligence against architects, engineers, and other licensed professionals. Certificates...more

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Do Illinois Attorneys Have a Duty to Assess Their Client's Mental Competence?

In a legal malpractice action arising out of revisions to a client's estate plan, the appellate court considered whether an attorney has a duty to evaluate a client's mental capacity and, if so, whether the plaintiff alleged...more

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The West Virginia Medical Professional Liability Act Applies Broadly to Services Encompassing Patient Care – Not Just the Care...

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The Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia issued a new opinion that finds that litigants cannot characterize claims as “corporate” or “general” negligence in an attempt to circumvent the West Virginia Medical Professional...more

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