Engagement Letter
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Biglaw, Billable Hours, In-House Counsel, Money
Inside Straight: What Really Is Billable?
Which tasks are properly billable to the client, and which tasks are not? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann, who has been on both the law firm and in-house sides, spots some issues. -
Malpractice, Small Law Firms
The Practice: Do You or Your Client Understand the Scope of Representation? (Part I)
Be forewarned: Brian Tannebaum is citing case law here, so if that scares you, stop reading now. There are two things lawyers are doing wrong when it comes to scope of representation, as in, “What is your obligation to this client?” The failure to comprehend this critical concept begins when you are retained, and rears its head again when the representation is over. So let’s talk about the dumbass things you are doing to complicate your life, and how to fix them....
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