Whittinghamlaw Blog
E-Discovery in The Social Media Era
Social media has changed the "rules" for winning at trial. Often parties use social media to research their adversaries, witnesses, and judges. The information discovered from such research has led to many victories, significant losses, and attorneys being...
A New Era for Attorney Discipline in New York State
After decades in the making—as of October 1, 2016, all New York attorneys facing disciplinary action will be subjected to the same Disciplinary Rules, regardless of the Appellate Division with the jurisdiction over their matters. For the Grievance Committees in the...
Letters of Engagement and Retainer Agreements—A Few Reminders
Put It in Writing—It will protect you Four good reasons to enter into a written letter of engagement or a retainer agreement with your client: It is most times required by the rules; It ensures that there is a meeting of the minds; It can help you in your defence...