Navigating the rules of professional conduct as a lawyer in the 21st century can be challenging. Following the “no-contact” rule in the past was a matter of keeping documents out of the opposing counsel’s hands. These days, lawyers have to contend with texting, emails, and other forms of digital communication. The American Bar Association…
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You may have heard that, if you were involved in an accident, you need to contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. So it may seem convenient when one shows up at your hospital door, ready to sign onto your case. They may even offer to pay for your ride home or promise…
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Generally, employers have a duty to provide a safe work environment for their employees. However, work accidents happen even under the best of circumstances. A worker may be injured while following all safety precautions. For example, the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system provides a remedy for workers injured on the job. Injured workers may receive medical…
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A conflict of interest occurs when a person would harm the interests of one party with whom they are associated by working for the interests of another party with whom they are also associated. In the family law context, this typically regards situations where a firm or attorney has represented in the past, or currently…
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