This article explores two aspects of attorney compensation: first, the standards of evaluation, and second, the compensation decisions based upon these standards.

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Lawyers constantly face ethical snares on the use of and accounting for client trust accounts.

Recent rulings of importance to you and your practice.

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This article explores the boundaries of the follow-the-fortunes doctrine. Does it have any limits? Does a cedent have carte blanche to impose its claims decisions and allocations of claims settlements upon a reinsurer without question? Do the answers to the questions depend upon whether the dispute is before a court or an arbitration panel?

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An insurer has a duty to defend a claim that is arguably within the policy's coverage. While some courts look solely to the complaint to determine the existence of a duty to defend, other courts consider extrinsic facts. This article discusses the parameters of the duty to defend, and identifies the evidence to be considered in analyzing that duty.

A federal judge in Newark, NJ, has approved a $69 million settlement in a class action accusing leading insurance brokers of conspiring with carriers to manipulate the market.

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In a blow for insurers and contrary to the weight of authority in multiple other juridictions, the California Court of Appeals for the Fourth District recently reversed the trial court on its so-called "no stacking rule" and affirmed the trial court in its "all sums" liability allocation.

Managing partners of law firms should ensure that there is an appropriate structure of internal controls in place at their firms to protect their firms and clients against fraud. With the economy in a recession, cases of employee fraud are on the rise, and in many instances better controls and more oversight are needed.