also negligent in failing to advise Mrs. Togstad of the 2-year medical malpractice statute of limitations because a prudent lawyer would have done so. There is further sufficient evidence to show that Mrs. Togstad would have been successful had the case gone to trial. Thus‚ Miller is liable for malpractice. 2. Mirabito v. Liccardo‚ (1992) Facts: Liccardo is a lawyer who is a relative of Mirabito. Liccardo advised Mirabito to enter into investment transactions in which Liccardo had an interest
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the essay I. Legal Profession a) Branches b) The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland c) UK Legal System II. Solicitors a) General Practitioner Lawyers b) Traditions c) Origins III. Barristers a) Architects and Executives b) Legal Advisers and Advocates c) Lawyer-Client Relationship IV. Difference between Solicitors and Barristers and different Governing Bodies. a) Bar council or the Law Society b) Barristers c) Solicitors
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Lade Adeyemi is a man known to some and referred to be many‚ as Africa’s foremost Negotiation trainer‚ coach and author. The commonwealth trained lawyer and Negotiation specialist is the founder of Africa’s first Business Negotiation School‚ the Transatlantic Negotiation School of Business which was incorporated in California USA and has training centres in West‚ East and Southern Africa. The Negopreneur ( has he called fondly by some of his products)‚ started his career as a legal officer and solicitor
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involved as well -- something that trial lawyers often hold in short capacity. That something is humility‚ and the ability to know when to quit. The art of cross-examination involves all of these traits‚ and more than a little luck. This article is intended to provide yet another iteration of the Ten
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One of the frustrations faced by many businesses is that after the perpetrators of crimes have been identified‚ the District Attorney’s office will not pursue the case. One option is for victims to sue the DA in an attempt to compel him to prosecute‚ but this would be costly and proving dereliction of duty would be difficult. The DA is effectively immune. Other options are more promising. The law should encourage (and prosecutors’ offices should welcome) private preparation of criminal cases. Prosecutors’
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and looked prepared when coming up to the stand. The prosecuting team’s lawyers‚ were as well‚ great at their roles. They asked questions that provoked my defense side’s witnesses‚ but we did well in answering them. Coming to this point‚ was easy and fun to do. The preparation for this trial was enjoyable. All my group members knew the importance in making a good case and it was not hard to join together to do so. Our lawyers took good care of each of their witnesses and
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is ethics important to the practice of law? 1. First because lawyers are integral to the working-out of the law and the Rule of Law itself is founded on principles of justice‚ fairness and equity. If lawyers do not adhere and promote these ethical principles then the law will fall into disrepute and people will resort to alternative means of resolving conflict. The Rule of Law will fail with a rise of public discontent. Second‚ lawyers are professionals. This concept conveys the notion that issues
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Introduction 2. Objectives and Timeframe of Observation 3. Methods and Limitation 4. Observed Findings 1. Lodging the Case 2. Summoning the Respondents 3. Examination of Witness 4. Hearings 5. Role of lawyers 5. Finding and Recommendations 6. References and Annexes Observation of the Court Proceedings in Litigated Cases at …. Court 1. Introduction • give brief introduction of the report itself (Start as This
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WALKING THE ETHICAL TIGHTROPE: BALANCING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF IN-HOUSE COUNSEL TO KEY STAKEHOLDERS Legalwise Seminars Pty Ltd 12 November 2009 Sydney By Steve Mark NSW Legal Services Commissioner “The moral ethos of managerial circles emerges directly out of the social context (of the corporation). It is an ethos most notable for its lack of fixedness. In the welter of practical affairs in the corporate world‚ morality does not emerge from some set of internally held convictions
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MONDAY When Jane and her boyfriend Zeke came to the office‚ Carl did not introduce himself as a Paralegal and took on the responsibility as an Attorney. Carl violated the NFPA Ethical Considerations-1.7(A) that indicates that “A paralegal’s title shall clearly indicate the individual’s status and shall be disclosed in a business and professional communications to avoid misunderstandings and misconceptions about the paralegal’s role and responsibility.” By taking a third person into the interview
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