The client intake process provides the first opportunity to decide if you want to take on that client and to eliminate and examine potential red flags. The newly amended Rule 1.16(a) of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct and its Comments provide guidance on conducting due... Read more →

Legal malpractice allegations have overlapped with mainstream entertainment due to the wide proliferation of podcasts. Attorneys may be persecuted in the “court of public opinion” as a result. CNA’s Risk Control team has compiled resources and valuable lessons in this month’s article to help attorneys mitigate risks associated with these... Read more →

The legal opinion practice has established itself as a commonplace, especially in certain practice areas. A third party benefits from the legal opinion rather than the client. Offering legal opinions may result in potential disciplinary issues and/or third-party legal malpractice actions. Learn about the best practices for third-party legal opinions... Read more →

While the true impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the legal profession is still being written, attorneys must be aware of the effects it may have on their practice. At a minimum, law firms should carefully balance the risks of implementing AI, such as ChatGPT, against any expected benefits. This... Read more →

An effective advance conflict waiver may permit lawyers to take on matters adverse to a client without the need for a subsequent waiver from that client and may limit exposure arising from a conflict of interest. This edition of In Practice…with CNA offers helpful suggestions for the possible use of... Read more →