Do In-House Counsel Need Malpractice Insurance?

Posted on: November 21, 2019 by Huntersure

Civil lawsuits and criminal indictments can target in-house attorneys, putting them on the hook for things like attorney malpractice. While these lawsuits aren’t too common, they are starting to gain more traction, leading to more in-house counsel to invest in much-needed comprehensive malpractice insurance for attorneys. Here’s a better look at why having malpractice insurance […] Read More

All About Ethics for Lawyers

Posted on: November 14, 2019 by Huntersure

Attorneys and other legal professionals find themselves in a unique position where pressure is applied every day to ensure that they remain in good standing with their clients and the legal world as a whole. Lawyers are guardians of the law and are understandably high standards to make sure this is upheld on a daily […] Read More

The Do’s and Don’ts of a Cease and Desist Letter

Posted on: November 7, 2019 by Huntersure

Cease and desist letters, or notices, are used to notify an individual or organization of some kind that they are harassing or infringing on properties or ideas. These activities can include many different things like stalking, libel, slander, or any kind of copyright infringement. These letters serve as a warning to the party in question, […] Read More

The Liabilities in Attorney Opinion Letters

Posted on: August 15, 2019 by Huntersure

Attorneys in both large and small law firms represent their clients in complex transactions, leaving the door open for plenty of liabilities and risks. While it’s their job to know these liabilities and work around them legally, there are still times when attorneys make even the smallest mistake, landing them in legal trouble of their […] Read More

The Liabilities of Social Media Use for Attorneys

Posted on: July 18, 2019 by Huntersure

Social media use has filtered its way into our bloodstream as a society since sites like Facebook and Twitter began taking hold of the average American’s attention over a decade ago. Naturally, social media use expanded out to other areas besides posting baby pictures and finding out about the latest restaurant in your neighborhood. Businesses […] Read More

The Scope and Limitations of Attorney-Client Confidentiality

Posted on: July 11, 2019 by Huntersure

In any legal case, clients have every right to worry about their sensitive information being leaked or exposed. Whether it’s a business-related legal matter or personal, the client is putting their faith in the hands of their attorney or representation to keep their information safe. By its very nature, the attorney-client relationship allows an invaluable […] Read More

Lawyer Risk Management: Screening and Rejecting Potential Clients

Posted on: June 20, 2019 by Huntersure

Clients seeking out the right legal representation have a lot to consider, including reputation, price, and the lawyer’s track record of winning cases. But it’s just as important for the lawyer in question to be just as risk-averse when picking up a new client. Risk management is most effective before the attorney-client relationship begins, as […] Read More

Utilizing Confidentiality Clauses: The Legal Considerations

Posted on: June 13, 2019 by Huntersure

Confidentiality agreements, or clauses, in settlement cases draw the line in legal matters today. Breaking a confidentiality agreement can lead to a breach of contract situation, which will then in turn bring on damages to the party that broke the clause. Defendants in a case usually force plaintiffs into confidentiality agreements as most plaintiffs don’t […] Read More

How Can an Attorney Legally Fire Their Client?

Posted on: June 5, 2019 by Huntersure

Clients of attorneys have an absolute right to end their working relationship with their attorney(s), whether or not they have cause. From negligence to preference to being unsatisfied with the pace an attorney is working, for example, clients can discharge their representation when they want. Lawyers, however, do not necessarily have this same right. A […] Read More

Breaking Down Malicious Prosecution Claims

Posted on: April 18, 2019 by Huntersure

In the legal world, one person can sue another when a previous criminal or civil lawsuit was brought for wrongful purposes. Essentially, the person who was previously prosecuted or sued can turn around and sue the person who brought about the original case for malicious prosecution. This is all based on if the defendant started […] Read More