Privilege

NY Courts Embrace Technology-Assisted Review

October 25, 2018

A new rule that explicitly encourages technology-assisted review in the Commercial Division of the New York state courts, the arm […]

Unconscious Bias In The Workplace

October 19, 2018

Unconscious bias in the legal industry may affect recruiting, work assignments, pitch opportunities, and selection of outside counsel as well […]

Respectful Investigation Of Sexual Misconduct

October 9, 2018

A process that was difficult but more or less routine has become a minefield, with uncertain outcome and potential legal […]

Attorneys, Judges, Colluding To Hide Legal Malpractice Suits

September 28, 2018

Dozens of attorney malpractice suits in Colorado remain sealed, and attorneys and judges sometimes “appear to protect each other” to […]

Does “Memo” About A Privileged Memo Waive Privilege?

September 26, 2018

The defendant mortgage company conducted an internal investigation under the aegis of its outside lawyers, after an allegation that it […]

A Firm That Pays The Ransom For You

September 25, 2018

“We are pragmatists, and the ‘never pay’ mantra is simply not attuned to the reality of the choices businesses have […]

Are Federal Prosecutors About To Charge Skadden?

September 21, 2018

Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York are considering filing charges against law firm Skadden Arps, as well […]

What Law Firms Can Learn About Cybersecurity From Other Industries

September 17, 2018

In some respects, law firms are at an advantage. Other industries, notably health care, have been hit earlier and harder, […]

Law Firm Trounces Legal Malpractice Claimant; She Could Get Jail Time

September 7, 2018

A seldom invoked Massachusetts law has allowed a law firm to win a $175,000 judgment against a physician to recoup […]

A Law Firm’s Abandoned Domain Name Can Get Used By Hackers

August 24, 2018

Security experts warn that when a law firm abandons an internet domain name (e.g. by way of a merger or […]

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