Lewis Brisbois, a major player in the legal industry, is facing litigation as one of its attorneys is sued for legal malpractice and breach of duty. This comes at a time when law firms are increasingly under scrutiny for their professional conduct, which makes the case significant for corporate legal departments and law firms alike….
A medical research and development company has brought negligence allegations against a New York-based law firm, claiming mishandling in a patent licensing dispute. The firm, specializing in real estate and business law, now faces these malpractice claims head-on as they unfold in a legal arena. According to reports, the plaintiff states that the firm’s inadequate…
In a significant law procedural move, a former client of Morgan & Morgan is contesting an order that directed his malpractice claims into arbitration. The client alleges that a federal judge in Savannah, Georgia, has erred by misapplying legal principles and ignoring pertinent facts of the case. The ruling also denied a motion to remand…
The Georgia Court of Appeals has opted to dismiss an appeal in a legal malpractice suit involving Greenberg Traurig LLP following the death of attorney Joel Katz, who was central to the case. This decision marks a notable turn in a dispute initiated by a record executive, which alleged professional missteps by Katz, previously recognized…
In recent months, a series of legal malpractice claims have emerged against the prominent personal injury firm Morgan & Morgan. Five lawsuits are currently pending, spearheaded by Mark Tate of the Tate Law Group and Brent Savage of Savage Turner Pinckney Savage & Sprouse. Both legal professionals indicate that more claims might be forthcoming, as…
In a recent development, a Maryland federal judge has decided to allow the majority of a malpractice and gross negligence suit to proceed. This litigation involves Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP, triggered by accusations from the founder of a construction company. The allegations arise from a situation where hackers allegedly stole $4 million from the…
A former attorney from North Carolina has admitted to charges of wire fraud, following allegations of financial misconduct involving his lawyer trust account. The disbarred attorney, previously respected in the legal community, has now pleaded guilty to these charges, which involve misappropriating funds intended for the sale of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic….
A recent court hearing highlighted the complexities faced by a podcaster embroiled in legal controversy following allegations of spreading false claims about Dominion Voting Systems Inc. The podcaster, accused of asserting that a former executive manipulated the 2020 election results, shifted blame during a Colorado federal court fees hearing. His defense strategy took an unexpected…
This past week in London witnessed several notable legal battles capturing the interest of the legal community. The owner of a £6 million mansion, once rented by the singer Adele, has initiated a lawsuit against real estate consultants Strutt & Parker. The dispute centers around allegations of professional negligence, with the mansion owner seeking reparations…
An aviation company has been granted a renewed opportunity to pursue legal action, with a court allowing the firm to move forward with a malpractice claim against its former legal representatives. The case, which highlights the critical nature of legal accountability, has caught the attention of legal professionals and aviation industry experts. The claim stems…
A Florida judge recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by a lawyer against his former paralegal and a legal malpractice attorney. The case involved allegations of client poaching and reputation damage. The plaintiff, a lawyer accused of “ghosting” and defrauding clients, claimed the defendants conspired to steal clients and tarnish his professional standing. This decision reflects…
A recent ruling in Florida dismissed a lawsuit filed by an attorney facing accusations of abandoning and defrauding his clients. The lawyer had initiated legal action against his former paralegal and a malpractice attorney, alleging they conspired to poach his clients and damage his professional standing. This case sheds light on the intricate dynamics within…
“`html In a significant development for the legal sector, Akerman LLP is facing legal malpractice allegations, with a lawsuit seeking $45 million in damages. The case centers on claims that the firm and one of its partners mishandled legal matters, resulting in substantial financial losses for the client. This lawsuit underscores the complex and high-stakes…
Pittsburgh-based law firm Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC is facing a proposed class action lawsuit alleging negligence in safeguarding the personal information of approximately 9,400 Wheeling University alumni. The lawsuit claims that the firm failed to adequately protect sensitive data, leading to its exposure during a data breach in April 2025. The breach was…
An Allstate subsidiary has initiated a legal malpractice lawsuit against Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith and its managing partner, Renee J. Mortimer. The legal filing, made in the 10th Judicial District Court for Johnson County in Kansas, alleges that the law firm and Mortimer failed to secure a $25,000 settlement in a motor vehicle collision…
In a legal malpractice suit involving Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith, a New Jersey judge has ruled in favor of the defense, citing the plaintiff’s expert report as an impermissible net opinion. The lawsuit, initiated by Borgers, Saunders, Taylor & Associates, centered on the allegation that Lewis Brisbois failed to adequately inform clients and provide…
A California appeals panel recently identified an error in a trial court’s decision to exclude references to underlying legal malpractice allegations in a fee recovery trial involving a San Francisco lawyer and his former clients. The panel determined that although these malpractice claims were “effectively abandoned,” they had not yet reached a final judgment on…
Fox Rothschild LLP has reached a settlement in a legal malpractice lawsuit filed by a Colorado real estate investor over a failed $3 million development deal. The agreement, which puts an end to the court proceedings, involves the parties working towards a dismissal within a month, as ordered in a recent filing in the state…
In a significant development in the ongoing legal saga concerning Tom Girardi, a federal judge has ruled that the disgraced former attorney is healthy enough to receive a prison sentence. This decision comes after assessments regarding Girardi’s dementia revealed that his condition did not meet the requisite criteria for him to serve his sentence in…
The global law firm Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is embroiled in a legal malpractice suit in which esports athlete Jarvis Khattari accuses the firm, along with attorney Sarah Link Schultz, of negligence in drafting a settlement agreement. This case revolves around a $1 million payment allegedly due from Simply Greatness Productions to…
A legal malpractice claim against Cooley LLP was dismissed by the US District Court for the District of New Jersey, as presided over by Judge Robert Kirsch on May 23. The claim stemmed from a suit filed by Gould Ventures LLC and its principal, Jason Gould, who are investors in Carbon IQ. The plaintiffs failed…
A legal dispute has arisen involving a Denver personal injury firm, as it faces litigation from a Colorado woman. The plaintiff alleges significant professional negligence by one of the firm’s former attorneys, which purportedly compromised her car accident lawsuit. The crux of her complaint revolves around alleged procedural failures, including missed deadlines and insufficient communication,…
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit recently ruled in favor of a Chicago-based law firm in a dispute with a litigation funding company. The case revolved around Signal Funding’s allegations against the firm, Sugar Felsenthal Grais & Helsinger, claiming that the firm engaged in legal malpractice and fraudulently concealed its relationship with…
Morgan & Morgan is urging a Georgia federal court to direct a former client’s malpractice class claims into arbitration. The law firm argues that the court should dismiss the client’s request to transfer the case to state court, emphasizing that the client had previously agreed to resolve such disputes through arbitration. This procedural move highlights…
In a contentious legal malpractice case, a Colorado real estate investor and the law firm Fox Rothschild LLP are engaged in vigorous legal battles, filing numerous motions against each other. The investor is seeking to hold the firm liable for damages caused during its representation in a dispute over a failed development project. Meanwhile, Fox…