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fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Lawyers Shouldn't Condition Adjournments On Substantive Concessions - Above the Law

Lawyers often need adjournments to manage their schedules, and these should be granted as a professional courtesy without conditions.
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fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Brown Rudnick Faces Gender-Based Discrimination Suit Over Unwanted Nicknames - Above the Law

Brown Rudnick faces a discrimination lawsuit from a former client alleging attorneys mocked her sexuality and gender expression through derogatory nicknames before withdrawing representation.
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fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Adversaries Can Make Great Referral Sources - Above the Law

Maintaining respectful relationships with adversaries can yield referrals and improve outcomes, but attorneys must ensure referrals don't compromise ongoing representations.
fromAbove the Law
9 months ago

Lawyers Shouldn't Refer Some Matters To Other Attorneys - Above the Law

A lawyer's referral can sometimes lead to misunderstandings about the level of effort required for matters that have little monetary value, potentially burdening the receiving attorney.
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fromAbove the Law
1 year ago

Deciding Whether To Travel For Clients - Above the Law

Hiring local counsel can reduce client costs, but sometimes, traveling lawyers can provide quicker solutions.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 year ago

State bar takes aim at popular Bay Area lawyer known for speaking out

Claire White, a Bay Area lawyer, faces serious disciplinary charges for allegedly taking client fees without providing legal services.
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