Some Florida residents might think that a lawyer and a potential client have to explicitly agree to establish representation for their relationship to be legally enforceable. However, a ruling by a California appellate court supports the idea that an implied-in-fact...
Month: January 2020
Law firms can fall victim to data breaches
Law firms should do everything they can to protect employee and client data. Unfortunately, both parties could suffer if the firm gets hit by a cyberattack. According to a recent report, more than 100 law firms across the country have reported cybersecurity threats to...
Law firms have a responsibility for data security
Like other industries, many law firms in Florida have digitized their records. Digital records are faster, easier and often more comprehensive. However, when firms do not take good care of their data security, clients could be at risk of the exposure of highly...
What do I need to know before suing a negligent attorney?
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to represent your case with fairness, honesty and integrity. But like any other profession, lawyers are also susceptible to mistakes. Whether their missteps were intentional or not, an attorney’s negligence can cost...
Law firm sued for $150 million over misfiled headphones patent
Florida residents who enjoy listening to music on headphones may be interested in a recent lawsuit that was filed against a law firm over a technology patent for a listening device. A consumer electronics company, Muzik Inc., has filed a lawsuit in New York against...
Dance teacher accuses former lawyer of malpractice
People in Florida often turn to a lawyer when they need help with matters that they cannot handle on their own. They rely on their attorneys for confidential advice and wise counsel in difficult situations. Unfortunately, however, some people do not get the assistance...
Law firm headed to trial over alleged malpractice
Major League Baseball fans in Florida might be interested to learn that former MLB player Lenny Dykstra has filed a lawsuit against Boucher LLP for legal malpractice. The lawsuit was recently scheduled for trial on July 21, 2020, in Los Angeles. According to the...
Attorneys should be careful when communicating by text
It isn't uncommon for Florida attorneys to communicate with their clients by text message. However, it is important to ensure that there are protocols in place when doing so. This may help to protect the attorney-client privilege as well as ensure that a client is...
Email errors attorneys may make
There are a number of email mistakes attorneys in Florida may make. While some of these may be small, others can rise to the level of negligence and may constitute legal malpractice in some cases.Some errors have to do with treating email the way old-fashioned...
The most common types of legal malpractice
The mishandling of a legal case can have disastrous consequences, leaving those involved in a difficult position. While legal malpractice can take many forms, some types of behavior occur far more often than others.Here is a brief overview of the issues that can occur...