by Creative Communications | Jan 12, 2023 | Industry News
A conflict of interest is a situation in which a person becomes undependable because of a clash between personal/self-serving interests and professional duties or responsibilities. Protector Plans Director of Claims, Elizabeth Mulligan, Esq., had the pleasure of interviewing Bill Munoz, an experienced attorney and zealous mediator, ensuring all parties understand their strengths and weaknesses and work to reach an overall resolution.
Bill recently mediated a case in which the main issue was an alleged conflict of interest and Bill had a lot of helpful insight, including how juries receive and value such claims. Check out the full interview with Bill to learn more about avoiding conflict of interest pitfalls in their own practices.
This information is intended for informational purposes only. Nothing contained in this publication is, nor is intended to be, legal advice. Lawyer’s Protector Plan is not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with the use of this information.
by Creative Communications | May 5, 2022 | Industry News
As the world has grappled with the effects of COVID-19 and adjusted to the “new normal” for the past two years, litigators have had their worlds halted and then promptly turned upside down. Although society has gradually moved towards a more online world, COVID-19 set that move into overdrive, creating the need for lawyers to learn how to litigate in court virtually – an unprecedented thought. Both experienced and new lawyers had to deal with an entirely new way of practicing, and no one knew how to do it, making all litigators very wise according to Socrates.
As we have settled into this “new normal,” trends have emerged that allow for a comparison between in-person and virtual litigating – including in-person versus virtual jury trials, hearings, depositions, etc. This article outlines the successes and pitfalls of virtual versus in-person litigating and practical tips for moving forward in the “new virtual normal.”
This information is intended for informational purposes only. Nothing contained in this publication is, nor is intended to be, legal advice. Lawyer’s Protector Plan is not liable for any injury, loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with the use of this information.
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