Is an Attorney Liable in a Cybersecurity Incident Resulting in a Loss to a Non-Client?
Cybersecurity threats to law firms are on the rise. Considering the highly sensitive information they handle, it may come as no surprise that law firms are prime targets for cyberattacks. However, what is surprising is how these attacks can give rise to lawsuits and grievance complaints from non-clients against attorneys.
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When Liability Appears Bleak, Pivot to Causation and Damages!
The question of negligence does not end with establishing a breach of duty and the existence of an injury. The claimant also must prove the combined elements of causation and damages to win the case. And sometimes, even with an obvious and indisputable mistake, that element – that the mistake caused the injury – can effectively be challenged.
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Duties of Lawyers Advising Organizations Regarding Legal Risks to Constituents
ABA Formal Ethics Opinion 514 provides important guidance concerning the ethical obligations of lawyers advising organizations regarding future conduct that may create legal risk for the organization’s constituents.
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You’ve Been Served… Tips for Accountants Handling Subpoenas
A subpoena is a common legal document that can be served on an accountant or firm whether they are a party to a case or a target of an investigation. Accountants are among the most subpoenaed professions. What should you do if you have been served?
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How Should Accountants Respond to Subpoenas?
In this video, Rebecca Gelozin discusses what accountants should do when subpoenaed.
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