In this BRB jobs update, I’m pleased to highlight an open role at McNees: “Conflicts Analyst” —
- McNees, Wallace & Nurick is actively seeking a Conflicts Analyst to join our New Business Intake & Research Department.
- At McNees, we
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Radioactive Risk, Crypto Conflicts — Hot Potato Conflicts Withdrawal Alleged in Uranium Matter, Crypto Representation Mines Federal Lawsuit
“Fenwick & West Faces Federal Lawsuit Over Representation of FTX” —
- “Fenwick & West’s representation of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX continues to cause issues for the firm, which is facing a new lawsuit in federal district court in
BRB Risk Jobs Board — Conflicts Staff Attorney (Davis Wright Tremaine)
This week, I’m pleased to highlight an open role at Davis Wright Tremaine: “Conflicts Staff Attorney” —
- This is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the top law firms in the U.S.! Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Lawyer Conflicts Edge Cases — Conflicts Disqualification Motion Meets Discovery Request, Per Diem Appearance Attorney Conflicts Considerations
David Kluft asks: “Can ‘per diem’ or ‘appearance’ attorneys be adverse to clients of their frequent lawyer customers?” —
- “The NY State Bar issued an opinion addressing conflict analyses for ‘per diem’ or ‘appearance’ attorneys, i.e., lawyers who
Claims and DQ News — Firm Faces Big Claim for Conflict and Negligence, Cannabis Dispensary Owners Seek Firm DQ
“Walkers to Face $500M Professional Negligence Claim in Court” —
- “A professional negligence claim worth more than $500 million against offshore law firm Walkers is due to be heard in court next year, in one of the largest
Criminals, Conflicts, and Claims — Alleged “Godfather”-like Lawyer Disqualified from Alleged Mob-related Matter, More Details on Alleged Big Law Insider Traders, Law Firm AML Action Analysed
“Staten Island case takes turn as judge boots attorney likened by client to ‘Godfather’ character” —
- “A high-profile defense attorney was removed from two federal cases tied to Staten Island, after prosecutors cited recorded conversations in which a
Conflicts Allegiations — Judges Trade Lawsuits Over Conflicts Allegations, Murder Trial Defense Teams Called Conflicted
“Musk, KKR Lawsuits Traded by Judges Over Conflict Concerns” —
- “A Delaware judge Monday reassigned litigation over a $720 million payout to KKR & Co. insiders, completing a swap with the judge who recently stepped away from a
Risk News Inside and Out — Big Big Law Insider Trading Scheme Surfaced, Advanced Waivers and Client Clashes
David Kluft asks: “Can I sue my own client if I have an advanced waiver?” —
- “The OR bar opined on the following scenario: a law firm wanted to represent Client X in a dispute with its own
Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Conflicts Allegations — Medical Clinic Conflicts, Data Center Conflicts, Election Conflicts
“Data Center Referendum Committee loses attorney due to conflict, retains another firm” —
- “The committee challenging Frederick County’s new data center zone through a referendum had to obtain new counsel last week after its attorney discovered a conflict
Risk Work — Divorce-driven Conflict Case Back Again, Work Product Privilege No Escape from AI Accountability, CA on AI Rules Updates
“Appeals court again rejects bid to dismiss Graham Weston lawsuit against former attorney” —
- “An Austin appeals court has again rejected a San Antonio attorney’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit by Rackspace Technology Inc. co-founder and downtown developer