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“Elder lawyer” embezzled from clients
Can you imagine? A lawyer who’s chosen specialty is “elder law”, i.e., protecting older people from, among other things, being victimized by unscrupulous con men or family members, victimized her (elder) clients to the tune of $797,000. I believe this … Continue reading
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Tagged criminal fraud, criminal lawyers, elder law, fraud, how lawyers drive clients crazy, Interpreting lawyers, Lawyers, problems with lawyers
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Legal terminology: what IS a condemnation?
Here’s why laymen like me, otherwise literate, are driven nuts by legal terminology. What is condemnation? What does it mean? Well, obviously, it’s…but never mind. We’re not talking about the obvious. We’re talking about the legal. We’re talking “condemnee” and … Continue reading
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Tagged condemnation, de facto, de jure, eminent domain, expropriation of property, how lawyers drive clients crazy, Interpreting lawyers, legal language, statutes of limitations
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Lawyers must consult client before making deal
Adrian Arrington, the lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit against the N.C.A.A., said his lawyers had agreed to the deal without his knowledge. Source New York Times: Former Player Opposes Settlement in N.C.A.A. Concussion Suit CHICAGO — A proposed settlement … Continue reading
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Tagged class action lawsuits, client-lawyer communications, how lawyers drive clients crazy, Interpreting lawyers, lawyer-client communications, problems with lawyers, Talking to plaintiffs
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