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Lawyer Needs Insured’s Consent Before Submitting Bills to Insurer’s Auditor

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By Lazar Emanuel [Originally published in NYPRR June 1999] N.Y. State Bar Op. 716 (1999) Question: May a lawyer representing an insured in a civil action submit his legal bills to an independent audit company employed by the insurance carrier without...
Dangers of Engaging in Business with Your Client

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By Peter James Johnson, Jr. [Originally published in NYPRR July 1998] When a valued client suggests that you enter into a business transaction with him, think long and hard about it. The wrong decision can affect not only your liability insurance...
Use of Email Creates Ethical Challenges

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By Anthony E. Davis [Originally published in NYPRR May 1998] Communications by lawyers involve two sets of legal and ethical principles — the legal and ethical obligation to protect privileged information, and the legal and ethical obligation to...

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