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Let’s get Merry, Bright…and Sued?
December 19, 2023THE RISKS OF SOCIAL HOST LIABILITY IN TEXAS December is National Drunk & Drugged Driving Prevention Month or National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Many of us will be hosting or attending holiday parties this December. Most who consume alcohol at these parties will do so responsibly. But who’s liable for Read the full post
4 Common Mistakes That Can Lead to a Legal Malpractice Suit
July 18, 2023Lawyers never want to make a mistake, but juggling deadlines, long hours, and personal and professional demands can make it difficult to produce a flawless work product in every case. And even the most meticulous lawyer is human and thus bound to make a mistake at least once in their Read the full post
ABA Formal Opinion 503 Finds Implied Consent to “Reply All” Responses
April 18, 2023Should I “reply all”? Wait–did I just inadvertently “reply all”?! We’ve all asked ourselves these questions. For lawyers, “reply all” raises more than just questions of workplace etiquette (or possible sources of mortification), but ethical questions as well. In this Article, we discuss the recent formal opinion from the American Read the full post
Mediation: Practical Tips to Achieving a Favorable Outcome
June 14, 2022Mediation has become an increasingly popular form of resolving a dispute. After all, litigation is costly, stressful, and time-consuming. In this Article, we discuss some of the benefits of mediation, and offer some guidelines for achieving a successful outcome. The Advantages of Mediation Whether voluntary or court-ordered, mediation offers several Read the full post
Law firm liable for failure to verify information provided by client in a debt collection matter
January 28, 2016Lawyers can be subject to liability under the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. In a recent case, a law firm relied on information provided by a client to pursue collection of about $11,000 allegedly due for insurance on a home that was mortgaged and had been foreclosed. In fact, Read the full post
What lawyers’ professional liability limits do lawyers need?
January 22, 2015This is one of the most frequently asked questions at TLIE. If you had a crystal ball and could tell us what legal malpractice claims you will have, we could give you a perfect answer. Since that is unlikely, here are some factors we suggest lawyers consider when deciding on Read the full post