An adult daycare company is actively seeking to revive its legal action against Fox Rothschild LLP and one of its attorneys, following a New Jersey state court’s decision to dismiss the case. The company contends that the court erred in its dismissal because the business had filed for an extension to respond to a dismissal…
A recent legal malpractice case involving BakerHostetler has seen new developments as a federal judge in Georgia has permitted the filing of a first-amended complaint. This amendment by a trustee introduces additional claims under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The trustee previously accused BakerHostetler and an attorney based in Atlanta of…
In a significant development for Massachusetts legal professionals, the state’s intermediate appeals court has revived legal malpractice claims against the now-defunct Boston firm Burns & Levinson LLP. These claims were brought by a youth soccer league alleging that a firm partner neglected to inform them about an ongoing federal visa fraud investigation. The appellate court’s…
A New York appellate court has recently allowed a legal malpractice lawsuit to proceed against the law firm Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, brought by the family of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The plaintiffs, led by Rhonda Sapp-Gooding, allege that the firm failed to secure timely judgments and submit applications to…
DLA Piper faces legal action initiated by John Textor, the former owner of Crystal Palace FC and Olympique Lyonnais. The lawsuit, filed in a Florida court, accuses the global law firm of legal malpractice during Textor’s business dealings. Textor’s claims revolve around alleged inadequate representation in financial transactions tied to Eagle Football Holdings, his investment…
Norton Rose Fulbright emerged victorious in a malpractice lawsuit involving a former client who had alleged negligence over a missed patent fee payment. An Illinois state judge dismissed the company’s $100 million claim, ruling that the statute of limitations had expired before the firm allegedly acknowledged any error. The judgment indicates that the deadline to…
Norton Rose Fulbright successfully defended against a $100 million malpractice lawsuit in an Illinois state court, a case that revolved around a former client’s missed patent fee payment. The court’s decision hinged on the timing of the client’s knowledge of the alleged oversight. It was ruled that the statute of limitations for filing the complaint…
American businessman John Textor has initiated a legal malpractice lawsuit in Florida against the law firm DLA Piper. The litigation arises from the firm’s representation of Textor in the formation and management of an investment vehicle intended to acquire soccer clubs in the United Kingdom and other countries. Textor claims that the damages he has…
Lewis Brisbois, a prominent law firm, recently concluded a legal malpractice suit initiated by former clients. The case was marked by claims that the firm failed to appropriately represent a business during prior litigation. The resolution of the case comes as both parties agreed to end the malpractice suit. This development follows a series of…
In September 2026, Law.com Radar identified nearly 50 cases filed against Am Law 200 firms, with the majority alleging professional misconduct. This surge underscores a growing trend of legal malpractice claims targeting prominent law firms. One notable case involves a $1 billion lawsuit against King & Spalding LLP. The suit alleges that the firm engaged…
September proved to be a significant month for Massachusetts legal rulings, with decisions that hold implications across various industries. One notable case involved a cannabis company’s legal malpractice lawsuit being dismissed. The court concluded that the company’s claims did not hold due weight, highlighting the complexities involved in navigating legal issues within the burgeoning cannabis…
In September, several significant rulings emerged from Massachusetts that may have slipped under the radar for many in the corporate legal sector. These decisions, ranging from issues of insurance to legal malpractice, highlight ongoing judicial trends and potential regulatory implications. One case presented a setback for a cannabis company. The Massachusetts court dismissed a legal…
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison LLP is currently embroiled in a legal battle with former client Fairstead Capital Management, centered around a legal malpractice suit. The conflict has escalated as Fairstead seeks a stay in its legal proceedings against the firm. This lawsuit stems from allegations that Paul Weiss’s work on a real estate…
A notable Massachusetts criminal defense attorney, widely recognized for defending Lindsay Clancy, is currently at the center of a legal malpractice allegation. The attorney is accused of neglecting the legal needs of a client who is serving life sentences for second-degree murder and home invasion, a charge which the lawyer vehemently denies. Details of the…
An Illinois appellate court has reinstated an attorney’s legal malpractice suit against several firms listed among the NLJ 500, marking a significant development in ongoing professional liability litigation. The decision overturned a previous ruling that was based on the doctrine of unclean hands. According to the court, the alleged wrongdoing in the underlying case was…
Cooley LLP has reached a settlement in a legal malpractice case brought by Gould Ventures. The dispute centered around allegations of professional negligence in the representation of the venture capital firm. The terms of the settlement, including any potential financial compensation, have not been disclosed. This resolution comes as part of a broader effort by…
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a legal malpractice claim against a Kirkland & Ellis LLP attorney, brought by a New Jersey divorcee who alleges that mishandling of estate documents cost her millions. According to the appellate court, it may be possible to establish a connection between the damages she claims and the…
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP and several of its partners have been drawn into a $1 billion legal malpractice lawsuit involving King & Spalding LLP. The lawsuit, filed by White Oak Advisors, alleges that the law firms participated in schemes aimed at benefiting a lawyer’s acquaintance, consequently disadvantaging the investment firm. The addition of HSF…
In a recent decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit expressed significant concerns regarding a former partner at Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP and their handling of a client’s trade secrets lawsuit. The attorney in question chose to represent a trade secrets suit client while simultaneously negotiating employment with the opposing…
In a notable development in the legal community, Morgan & Morgan has been ordered to pay a $4.3 million legal malpractice arbitration award. The outcome stems from a case where the firm was accused of failing to adequately represent a client, ultimately putting them in an untenable position, according to the client’s counsel, Mary Ellen…
In a significant legal development, BakerHostetler, a prominent national law firm, is facing a potential claim under the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act. The claim arises from allegations of legal malpractice leveled by a trustee against BakerHostetler and an Atlanta-based attorney, who is alleged to have served as the de facto general…
In an unfolding legal scenario, the prominent law firm Levin Papantonio Rafferty is facing a lawsuit for alleged legal malpractice related to their representation in cases stemming from the BP oil spill. The firm, which has a storied history in environmental and personal injury law, is accused of mishandling several aspects of litigation linked to…
A decision from the Pennsylvania Superior Court this week has put the spotlight on a procedural oversight that may complicate the appeal of a businessman alleging legal malpractice against Duane Morris LLP. During the proceedings, the court expressed concerns regarding whether the appellant properly presented privileged documents at the initial trial. This step is critical…
In an evolving legal confrontation, an immigration attorney who has forfeited her license in Washington state is urging the federal court to dismiss claims made by former clients. These clients allege that the attorney mistakenly assured them of improbable outcomes, thus mishandling their cases. The attorney argues that the plaintiffs have improperly escalated what she…
A former attorney from the law firm Girardi Keese has been sentenced to probation after choosing to remain silent about the misappropriations of the firm’s principal, Tom Girardi. The attorney received a sentence of one day already served in custody, as well as two years of probation. This decision comes as a response to the…