Legal Ethics & Professionalism
April 29, 2021
Magistrate Judge in Valsartan MDL Rejects Defendant’s “Confidentiality” Claims over Routine Business Communications
Written by Steve HermanMarch 26, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Re-Affirms Principle that Fee Awards Should Be Based on Whether Services Were Reasonable, Not in Hindsight, But at Time They Were Provided
Written by Steve Herman
March 26, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Award of Attorney’s Fees as Sanction for Rule 4.2 Violation
Written by Steve HermanMarch 25, 2021
Illinois Court of Appeal Affirms Forfeiture of Multi-Million-Dollar Contingency Fee Based on Breach of Professional Duties
Written by Steve Herman
March 25, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Discusses the Strong Presumption in Favor of Open Access to Judicial Proceedings and the Overuse of Protective Orders by Litigants
Written by Steve Herman
March 25, 2021
Louisiana Supreme Court Publicly Reprimands Attorney Who Made Threatening Statements to Witness
Written by Steve HermanJanuary 13, 2021
The Supreme Court of Texas Affirms Immunity for Attorneys Accused of Intentional Spoliation
Written by Steve HermanJanuary 13, 2021
Delaware Chancery Court Rejects Privilege Claim by Company Over Communications to Shared Employees Who Received E-Mails on Other Company’s Account
Written by Steve Herman
January 13, 2021
ABA Issues Guidance to Lawyers in Responding to Online Criticism
Written by Steve Herman