A number of our law firm clients are facing the challenge of creating appropriate back-to-office policies. An article in American Lawyer reports that Morgan Stanley’s Chief Legal Officer, Eric Grossman, is urging outside counsel to return to in-person work. Grossman stated that “we choose to hire you all because of the quality of your lawyers and the product they deliver. I strongly believe that firms that return to the office will have a significant performance advantage over those that do not, and we will see that advantage reflected in their client service and the ability to deliver successful outcomes for Morgan Stanley.” READ MORE
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From Clyde & Co: Judges, Former Law Clerks, and Conflicts of Interest
In this article, we review conflicts of interest issues that may arise when a judge’s former law clerk works at a law firm with a mater in front of a judge for whom the law clerk formerly worked. The discussion includes an interesting discussion regarding the ways in which law firms can create and implement adequate screening procedures to prevent its disqualification. READ MORE
From CNA: From Here to There: Elements of an Effective Screen When Onboarding a Lateral Hire
The stars have all aligned. You have an attorney position to fill, and have found the perfect candidate. Your firm knows the value of having screening mechanisms in place, but even with all of the “T”s crossed and the “I”s dotted, the potential for a conflict of interest can arise. In this article, we discuss how your firm can implement an effective conflicts of interest screen. READ MORE
From Clyde & Co: Paying for Leads – The Changing Face of Lawyer Advertising Rules
In this article, we discuss how the Rules of Professional Conduct governing lawyer advertising apply when lawyers seek to pay for lead-generating services that recommend a lawyer, and how some jurisdictions have and are likely to discard such rules. READ MORE
The Lawyers’ Lawyer Newsletter with Hinshaw – March 2021 Issue
This edition of the Lawyers’ Lawyer Newsletter highlights two formal opinions issued by the ABA pertaining to conflicts of interest. Legal malpractice claims arising from an alleged conflict of interest can be particularly problematic for law firms…and the optics of a firm taking an engagement when a conflict exists can play poorly with a jury. READ MORE
In the Detroit Legal News: Gemini Risk Partners Offers Exclusive Coverage for Law Firm Cyber Liability Insurance
The Detroit Legal News covered the introduction of our new cyber liability program, which was developed specifically for the legal industry. Called CyberMate Legal and written on the Lloyds of London platform, the coverage has features and wording specifically tailored to the unique needs and risks of law firms. To Read More: http://legalnews.com/detroit/1496437