Privilege

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Daubert Lives

In a documentary that was three years in the making, Radiolab tells the back story of the 1993 Supreme Court […]

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What’s Driving Today’s Hefty D&O Claims?

Historically, securities class actions have been a major driver of directors and officers insurance claims, and the number of such […]

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Privilege Can Be Fragile, Watch Your Tongue.

A federal court ruling in Kansas can be read as a warning to in-house counsel, a reminder “to train their […]

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Iowa Football Culture Investigation Gets Out Of The Box

It’s become a common refrain, says Todd Presnell in his  Presnell on Privileges blog. Student athletes at a university claim […]

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When Does GC “Stewardship” Become Abuse Coverup?

A list of accused sexual predators within the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant denomination in the U.S., was compiled […]

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Survey Finds Soaring Legal Malpractice Claims

While the frequency of legal malpractice claims has remained stable for years, the cost of claims has reached “troubling new […]

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Big Fight Over Legal Fees, After $15M Wrongful Death Settlement In Killing Of Elijah McClain

In the complaint that led to the settlement, the events leading to the death of Elijah McClain, an eccentric young […]

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The More Things Change

The pandemic ushered in a panoply of behavioral changes in the workplace, ranging from virtual conferences to repetitive use of […]

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Sprawling Dentons, With Its “Verein” Model, Tripped With A Malpractice Judgment

An Ohio appeals court has upheld a $32.3 million malpractice judgment against law firm Dentons. The plaintiff was RevoLaze LLC, […]

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Fashion Exec Sues MeToo Lawyer, Alleging Extortion; Insurer Balks

An executive with apparel and fashion accessory company Guess (aka Guess?, Inc.) has filed a lawsuit against attorney Lisa Bloom […]

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