In the age of dating apps, people still sometimes meet romantic partners in the real world. You might have first met your spouse or partner at a party or some other random encounter. Or perhaps a mutual friend introduced you. You never know how you and your life partner will first get to know each […]
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Obviously, an attorney must be your lawyer before they can commit legal malpractice against you. Usually, an attorney and client form the relationship formally after meeting and signing an agreement. But this is not the only way to form an attorney-client relationship and create obligations on the lawyer’s part, such as attorney-client privilege and, potentially,
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When you take your car to the mechanic, you depend on their knowledge and ability to analyze the problem. But you still expect them to describe what the issue with your vehicle is and recommend a repair before proceeding. After all, it’s your car and your money at stake. You should have a say in
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One of the options that unhappy shareholders have is to sue an officer or director of the company they blame for the stock price suffering. This type of litigation is called a derivative lawsuit. Unlike most lawsuits, in which the plaintiff sues on their own behalf, in a derivative suit, the shareholder sues on behalf
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The attorney-client privilege is one of the foundational bedrocks of the U.S. legal system. As the client, it allows you to be fully honest with your attorney without fear. That candor helps your lawyer give you useful and accurate advice, and prepare a strategy to deal with your legal matter. When revealing privileged information is
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