California Lawyers Should Not Lie
12/20/19
By: Greg Fayard
It seems obvious, but lawyers shouldn’t lie. A new Rule of Professional Conduct applicable to California lawyers says that while representing a client, a lawyer shall not knowingly make a false statement of material fact or law …
Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage: An Issue For Those Who Home-Share?
12/18/19
By: Emily Williams
With home-sharing on the rise, homeowners should know what their insurance policies cover and exclude and, perhaps, update their coverage. A business pursuits/rental exclusion is included in most homeowner’s insurance policies. A common form of this exclusion …
A Recent Study on Cybersecurity Among Small Businesses
12/18/19
By: Michael Kouskoutis
A recently published report, entitled “Under Attack: The State of MSP Cybersecurity in 2019,” surveyed 200 managed service providers across the country to evaluate the state of cybersecurity among smaller businesses. (A managed service provider …
Loss of Earnings Calculations – Experts – Damages – California
12/16/19
By: Chuck Horn
California just changed the law on recovery of loss of earnings. Traditionally counsel, and experts, would look to the actual earnings history of the plaintiff, or plaintiff’s decedent, in the years before the accident or injury. Subpoenas …
Should It Stay or Should It Go? Jurisdictional Questions Raised in $39 Million Coverage Action Over Hurricane Maria Claims
12/16/19
By: Catherine Bednar
Plaintiff Capital Crossing Servicing Company, LLC (“Capital Crossing”), a loan servicing company, filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts against its insurer, Mapfre Praico Insurance Company (“Mapfre”). The lawsuit involves a coverage dispute over property damage claims following Hurricane …
The Courtroom Sins of Your Attorney: Punishable?
12/9/19
By: Thomas Hay
Two recent Massachusetts cases: Wahlstrom v. IPA IV Management Company, Inc., et al., and Fitzpatrick v. Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers of New York, Inc., et al., were granted motions for a new trial following a …
Open Government, Retaliation and Redress: Case Study from Florida
12/6/19
By: Michael Kouskoutis
Florida is well known for its robust public records law, where, upon receipt of a public records request, custodians of public records are required to promptly acknowledge the request, then permit the requested records to be inspected …
The Ethical Duty of Technology Competence – The Day is Coming in California
12/5/19
By: Renata Hoddinott
Recognizing the emergence of technology, its impact on the practice of law, and the importance of lawyers understanding technology, the American Bar Association modified its Model Rules in 2012 to make clear a lawyer’s duty of competence …
Holiday Office Parties: Serving Up Both Cheer … and Fear!
12/3/19
By: Melissa Whitehead
There is no doubt that the Holiday Season is in full swing – and that means workplace holiday parties! While these festive events are great for increasing workplace camaraderie and celebrating achievements of the year, they are …
Current Legal Issues Facing Supportive Housing Facilities
12/2/19
By: Joseph Colette
FMG Partner H. Joseph Colette discussed “Current Legal Issues Facing Supportive Housing Facilities” at the Georgia Supportive Housing Association’s 9th Annual Supportive Housing Conference, held at the State Bar of Georgia from November 18th to …