Legal Ethics & Professionalism
July 29, 2021
Northern District of California Magistrate Judge Imposes Monetary Sanctions on Counsel Who Failed to Take Reasonable and Appropriate Steps to Ensure Responses to Discovery Requests
Written by Steve Herman
July 29, 2021
Magistrate in the Southern District of Georgia Addresses Spoliation in the Context of a “Deactivated” as Opposed to “Deleted” Facebook Account, while Questioning Counsel’s Conduct and Issuing a Rule to Show Cause
Written by Steve HermanMay 26, 2021
After Rejection of a Proposed “Reverse-Auction” Settlement, the Eleventh Circuit Confirms that Class Counsel’s Duties Run, Not to Individual Class Representatives, But to Class as a Whole
Written by Steve Herman
May 26, 2021
ABA Issues Formal Guidance to Lawyers Practicing Virtually
Written by Steve Herman
April 29, 2021
U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Judgment as a Matter of Law on Claims by Credit Reporting Services Against Law Firm Who Signed Letters for Clients
Written by Steve Herman
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