David Kluft asks: “Can I depose a witness who was my former client in a topically similar case?” —
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The Bressler Risk Blog focuses on legal ethics, conflicts of interest, law firm confidentiality, and risk management issues within the legal profession. It covers court decisions related to attorney disqualification, conflicts arising from mergers, and confidentiality breaches. The blog also discusses emerging challenges such as the impact of deepfake technology on legal practice and evidence integrity. Additionally, it addresses developments in law firm management structures, including managed service organizations and private equity involvement. The blog provides updates on regulatory considerations affecting auditors and law firms, as well as practical advice on client engagement and withdrawal procedures.
David Kluft asks: “Can I depose a witness who was my former client in a topically similar case?” —
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Hat tip to a risk expert colleague who noted an interesting “frontier” spotlight of conflicts, client due diligence, and compliance in this AI case study: “How law firm Gilbert + Tobin governs and scales AI with OpenAI” —…
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“In Legal Malpractice Suits Against Am Law 200 Firms, Stranger Things Surfaced” —
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“Judges don’t need to recuse from cases with critical attorneys, MD panel says” —
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“Fla. Firm Looks To Dodge Bank’s DQ Bid In Trade Secrets Suit” —
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David Kluft asks: “If I know the judge should recuse herself, but I don’t want her to, can I keep my mouth shut?” —
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David Kluft asks: “Can I be adverse to a company that was spun-off from another corporate client?”
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