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Advance Waivers Of Conflicts - Real Or Theoretical?
To many outside counsel, the use of a conflict waiver letter asking clients to waive conflicts in advance is common, oftentimes done as a matter of routine. However, whether those waivers are enforceable, once an actual conflict arises, is much more complex. Despite considerable commentary...
Read MoreThe Abundant Rewards Of Pro Bono From The Young Lawyer's Perspective
Pro Bono Work Pro Bono . It means different things to different people. In Latin, it means "for the good." In the legal profession, it means free legal service. In November of last year, it meant the difference between life and death for a man from Trinidad. For the authors, who were his...
Read MoreThe Team Approach To Placing Niche Insurance Policies
Editor : Howard, please tell our readers about your practice with Aon Risk Services Northeast, Inc. and describe your function within the firm. Tollin: Aon Risk Services provides risk management and brokerage services to commercial clients. I work in the Environmental Services Group and assist...
Read MoreBrand Protection Strategy: Combating Infringement And Counterfeiting Of Your Trademarks
Editor: Gerry, tell us about your company . Roerty: I have been with Swedish Match North America for 11 years. Swedish Match North America is part of a subsidiary of a larger corporation, Swedish Match A.B. based in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a global company that does business in more than...
Read MoreFederal Pre-Trial Procedure: An Obstacle To Case Resolution
Introduction The adoption of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure was intended to create a swift and efficient justice system by replacing archaic formulaic pleadings with notice pleadings so that meritorious claims were heard by the courts and not dismissed on technicalities. Ignoring these...
Read MoreThe Virtual Firm Model: Acceding To The Overriding Interests Of The Client
Editor: Mr. Bruno, would you tell our readers something about your professional experience? Bruno: I have been an attorney since 1983, principally in the areas of environmental litigation and insurance recovery. Following a year as a judicial clerk I began my career in private practice at a...
Read MoreUsing Insurer "Bad Faith" In Multi-State Coverage Litigation
In a typical multi-state coverage action, a conflicts analysis based on states' particular interests in having their laws apply to a claim often yields acceptable results for issues that can be discretely divided by location. The analysis may yield less desirable results, however, or, even become...
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