Legal Developments and Risk Management Tips Impacting the Professional Liability Community.
Goldberg Segalla is pleased to announce that attorney Andrew H. Reynard has joined our Management and Professional Liability practice group in the Manhattan office, bringing more than 20 years of experience encompassing diverse areas of law and managing high-profile cases impacting the financial services, investment management and insurance industries. “We are excited to welcome Andy …
A quirky reality of litigation is that the amount of recoverable dollars often dictates the strategy and approach. Maybe no one said it better than Biggie: “mo money, mo problems.” Especially in the context of an insured defendant, the applicable policy limits and coverage terms play a large role in shaping the litigation. In a …
A fervent and insightful defense waged by Goldberg Segalla partner Michael D. Shalhoub and attorney Rebecca R. Rabideau secured a defense verdict in favor of a dentist accused of malpractice in a lawsuit that dragged on for years to become the central New York county’s longest-running court case. The plaintiff claimed in her lawsuit that …
Many of us probably realized in law school the answer is often “it depends.” The specific fact-patterns shift the issues or trigger exceptions to the rule. Attorneys make a living navigating in those gray areas when the answer is not obvious. This is true in litigation, transactional matters, contracts and disciplinary proceedings, too. A recent …
The ABA recently provided insight for attorneys who represent corporate clients. While that engagement is often limited to an attorney’s duty to the organization, there is a very real risk that the organization’s members – i.e. the employees – may misunderstand the attorney’s role or otherwise misinterpret the attorney’s guidance intended for the organization. Typically, …
In a novel move, Big 4 accounting firm KPMG has taken the first step in seeking to own and operate a law firm in the United States. Although permitted in other countries, the United States generally prohibits non-lawyers from owning a law firm. In 2020, however, Arizona became the first state to relax that standard …
Peter J. Biging, partner and co-chair of Goldberg Segalla’s Management and Professional Liability practice group, hosts the fourth episode of “The Precipice,” a podcast series presented by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS). The guests for this episode include Mark Bunim, arbitrator and mediator for Case Closure LLC, Jennifer Lupo, managing member for Lupo Law, …
We wanted to take some time to wish you and your families a happy holiday season and all the best in the new year. 2024 has been a busy, active year in the world of professional law and we appreciate you dropping by our site on a regular basis for emerging issues and up-to-date information. …
Goldberg Segalla partner Seth L. Laver was spotlighted in Attorney Protective’s AttPro Ally Winter 2025 Risk Management Newsletter. In a section entitled, “Defending Your Good Name,” the newsletter covered Seth’s extensive career as a leading professional liability defense attorney: “Seth Laver is a partner in the Philadelphia offices of Goldberg Segalla. He devotes the majority …
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the challenges surrounding privacy and data protection, particularly in the legal profession. Law firms are increasingly handling sensitive client information, creating potential pitfalls that could lead to legal malpractice claims if not managed properly. This blog post delves into emerging trends in privacy and data protection …