“2nd Circuit Orders Pillsbury to Repay $3.6M Fraud-Funded Retainer” —
- “The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has affirmed an order requiring Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman to turn over more than $3.6 million from a $4
The Bressler Risk Blog is a publication that focuses on legal ethics, conflicts of interest, confidentiality, and risk management issues within the legal profession. It covers case law developments, court decisions, and regulatory updates related to attorney conduct, law firm conflicts, and client confidentiality. The blog also addresses emerging challenges such as the impact of technology on legal practice, including risks associated with deepfake evidence and law firm managed service organizations. It provides analysis relevant to law firms, legal practitioners, and those interested in professional responsibility and legal risk mitigation.
“2nd Circuit Orders Pillsbury to Repay $3.6M Fraud-Funded Retainer” —
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“New York City Bar Association adds guidance to ‘safe harbor’ conflict of interest rule for new hires” —
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In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to spotlight an open position at Wiley: “Risk and Compliance Attorney” —
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David Kluft asks: “If I file an answer on behalf of a party I don’t represent, do I now represent them for conflict purposes?” —
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“Training AI Tools on Client Data? Talk to Clients First” —
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“Muddy Waters Moves to Disqualify Quinn Emanuel Over Prior Representation” —
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“Skadden’s Intel Work Conflicts With Trump Deal, Lawmakers Say” —
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Our latest Sponsor Spotlight from Epiq includes a reminder from account manager Rebecca Frazier that their team will be at ILTACON in Nashville (booth #430, kitty corner from Intapp). She and her risk-consulting-industry-veterans Mike Guernon and Yelena Chervinsky are…
“Sidley Partner Rebuts Conflict Claim in Genesis Healthcare Case” —
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“‘They Kind of Lost Their Way’: Cooley Must Pay $25M for Legal Malpractice” —
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