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March 7, 2024 NWSidebar

Expecting the Unexpected: Reducing Ambiguity in Law Firm Risk Management

All ambiguity cannot be eliminated. Some potential risks, however, can be reasonably anticipated and addressed prospectively.

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February 8, 2024 NWSidebar

RPC 1.4: The Communication Rule

For lawyers, failure to communicate is a frequent source of both professional discipline and malpractice risk. This column focuses on steps lawyers can take to lessen their risk.

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December 15, 2023 NWSidebar

Nuts & Bolts: The Mechanics of Conflict Waivers

Conflict waivers aren’t something most lawyers deal with every day. In this column we’ll survey three aspects of the nuts and bolts of conflict waivers.