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Appellate Malpractice, Steven Wisotsky
Appellate Malpractice, Steven Wisotsky
The Journal of Appellate Practice and Process
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Furthering Justice By Improving The Adversary System And Making Lawyers More Accountable, Roger C. Cramton
Furthering Justice By Improving The Adversary System And Making Lawyers More Accountable, Roger C. Cramton
Cornell Law Faculty Publications
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Fortifying A Law Firm's Ethical Infrastructure: Avoiding Legal Malpractice Claims Based On Conflicts Of Interest, Susan Saab Fortney, Jett Hanna
Fortifying A Law Firm's Ethical Infrastructure: Avoiding Legal Malpractice Claims Based On Conflicts Of Interest, Susan Saab Fortney, Jett Hanna
Faculty Scholarship
This article addresses the prevailing problem of malpractice claims based on conflicts of interest. Part I of this article introduces the topic by underscoring the seriousness of all conflicts of interest and recommending preventative action. Part II describes measures that law firms can take to detect and manage conflicts and analyzes the effect of the firm’s ability to avoid conflicts claims on a firm’s ethical infrastructure. Part III focuses on some of the most common conflicts situations that result in malpractice claims and sanctions. The discussion includes selected conflicts cases that illustrate problems and patterns. Part IV concludes by urging …