Legal Developments and Risk Management Tips Impacting the Professional Liability Community.
That’s the question on the minds of many in the legal malpractice community after a noteworthy decision in Pennsylvania. It’s probably reasonable to assume — at least from the defense standpoint — that the success rate of a statute of limitations (SOL) defense to a legal malpractice claim is virtually zero. This may be …
On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission issued its final rule banning non-compete agreements nationwide, with the aim of “protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.” The fall of non-competes removes one of the more effective tools businesses have to protect their trade secrets by stopping …
The practice of law is not one-size-fits-all. For better or worse, attorneys are generally free to conduct their business as they see fit: working from home, in a traditional office, in large firms, solo practitioners, different practice areas, and different tools. We are guided by certain rules, of course, including the obligation to represent clients …
For professionals concerned about the evolving landscape of management and professional liability, there is a new resource you will not want to miss: “The Precipice” podcast, hosted by Goldberg Segalla Partner Peter J. Biging, and presented by the Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS). “The Precipice” offers in-depth conversations with industry leaders, claims experts, and top …
Read the rules. Let’s say it again: Read. The. Rules. On February 16, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a strong reminder to attorneys about the importance of reading the applicable rules of court and admitting a mistake when given the chance. In Promptu Systems Corp. v. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, …
As part of Goldberg Segalla’s commitment to client-focused service and ensuring you are kept apprised of the latest rulings and trends that could impact your profession, we would like to call your attention to two recent New York Appellate Division decisions relevant to the issue of insurance broker Errors and Omissions (E&O). The first matter …
The Pennsylvania Office of Disciplinary Counsel has accused a Philadelphia attorney of initiating a high-profile lawsuit without client authorization. Reportedly, the attorney filed suit on behalf of the father of a deceased boy who was killed by a Philadelphia police officer. However, according to the Disciplinary Board, counsel was never engaged for that purpose. In …
KEY TAKEAWAYS: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the first spot Bitcoin ETFs, also known as an exchange-traded product (ETP). With the SEC now permitting spot Bitcoin ETFs, brokers must become deeply familiar with the various cryptocurrencies to minimize the risks. Clients will rely upon brokers to guide them through these uncharted …
Are attorneys ethically permitted to receive advanced fees in cryptocurrency? Goldberg Segalla attorneys Matthew H. Feinberg and Jeffrey Cunningham of the firm’s Management and Professional Liability practice group address this question in an article for Law360. Matt and Jeff analyzed ethics opinions on cryptocurrency from the American Bar Association, Nebraska’s Lawyer’s Advisory Committee, New York City Bar Association, Virginia Bar …
Goldberg Segalla’s Seth L. Laver, in an article written for Attorney Protective, provides insight to attorneys on proper case-closing procedures. “Best practices mandate that all professionals, notably attorneys, engage in a series of important tasks when closing a file,” said Seth, a partner in the firm’s Management and Professional Liability practice and vice-chair of its Accountants Professional Liability practice. “Poor practices …