Breaking up is hard to do: liability risks lurk in the process of dissolving a law firm
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The turmoil of a law firm's breakup can lead to distractions and poor decisions for those emotionally involved, so a lawyer with discretion should oversee the process. As a firm dissolves, members should try to collect outstanding fees from clients, but without suing. The loss of office support systems and the inherent confusion of the process can lead to the neglect of current clients. A copy of the now-expired malpractice insurance policy and its endorsements could prove valuable, but an extension is also important.
Publication Name: ABA Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0747-0088
Year: 1995
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Litigation: inside and out
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In-house counsel and outside law firms can work together productively and economically in litigation situations. In-house counsel should manage the cost-containment, which involves deciding whether or not to settle and handling the discovery process. Outside counsel can do some of the more detailed litigation work. One way to control the cost of outside counsel is to have the in-house group develop the budget. Possible conflicts between the profit-driven law firm and the cost-conscious in-house staff are discussed.
Publication Name: Federation of Insurance & Corporate Counsel Quarterly
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0887-0942
Year: 1995
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Is the limited liability partnership now the entity of choice for Delaware law firms?
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Issues involving the adoption of limited liability partnership (LLP) by Delaware law firms are discussed. Issues include the various forms of business available to Delaware firms, the characteristics of LLPs generally, and criticisms of the Delaware LLP law, which was enacted in 1993.
Publication Name: Delaware Journal of Corporate Law
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0364-9490
Year: 1999
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