ABA Journal
JANUARY 25, 2024
It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month.
ABA Journal
MAY 16, 2024
It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month.
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Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 11, 2022
see “classic retainer” vs. “advance payment retainer” vs. “security retainer” in Illinois ), but in general, a lawyer is required to deposit flat fees and expenses paid into a client trust account in advance for representation. Some states allow a retainer that is earned upon payment (e.g., See Model Rule 1.15. Model Rule 1.15(a),
Law 360
JUNE 10, 2024
A dispute over deposition scheduling in a sanctions case filed in Pennsylvania federal court by a lawyer who formerly represented an aircraft company has led to accusations of attorneys acting in bad faith to obstruct the case and complaints of a lack of professional courtesy.
JonathanTurley
JULY 3, 2021
We recently discussed the ruling of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturning the conviction of Bill Cosby. That is why it was overturned by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. I do not believe he was innocent given his incriminating depositions. Indeed, it was a disgrace and Cosby could sue for malicious prosecution.
JonathanTurley
JUNE 28, 2023
Pennsylvania State University is being sued by former professor Zack De Piero , who previously taught English at Penn State Abington. If this case goes to discovery, Penn State could face potentially embarrassing inquiries, including emails and depositions. One of the allegations concerns grading students based on race.
ALPS
APRIL 28, 2021
For example, California, Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, and Wyoming have enforced arbitration provisions for lawyers. For example, it is not uncommon for each side to be limited to three depositions and expert reports only. States Enforcing Arbitration Provisions.
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