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Legal malpractice dismissal based on statute of limitations affirmed.

Day on Torts

9, 2024), plaintiff filed a complaint against the law firm and lawyers that had previously represented him in a divorce and order of protection proceeding. Kennedy Law Firm, PLLC , No. M2022-01166-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. The ruling for defendants was affirmed on appeal.

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How to Stop Having to Write and Send Declination Letters

ALPS

Most concerning are the times when the claim is made after a statute of limitations date has run. Now that we have concluded our initial consultation, if you agree to hire me as your attorney and I agree to represent you, we will both sign a Contract for Legal Services. This approach is a win/win on that front.

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Lease interest was not sufficient to establish ownership rights for conversion claim.

Day on Torts

June 9, 2022), plaintiff and defendant husband were in the process of getting divorced. During the divorce proceedings, defendant allegedly asked plaintiff to sign a written agreement to continue the lease, which plaintiff refused to sign because it was “onerous, high risk, and legally ineffective.”

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Spousal Support in California: Does California Guarantee Alimony for Life After Ten Years of Marriage?

Chugh LLP

There is a common misconception that when a California couple divorces after more than ten years of marriage, one party will be guaranteed alimony for life under the “Ten Year Rule.” If both parties agree to the change in alimony, they can enter a written contract that the court can turn into an official court order.

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Denial of Natural Justice as a Defence to Enforcement of a Chinese Judgment in Australia

Conflict of Laws

Terrell was about a petition for divorce by an American husband who had left his wife in Australia and returned to the US. The husband obtained a decree of divorce in the US. The Australian court considered a forum statute that would give effect to foreign decrees if they would be recognised under the law of the domicile.

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A Law Clerk’s Advice for Communicating During the Pandemic

LawTechnologyToday

Thus, when there is an email about a car accident case, divorce, contract dispute, or other common matter, it can be difficult to differentiate some cases without the benefit of a file. Not only is this a good idea for exhibits, but it could also be used to links to decisions, statutes, and other legal resources or authorities.

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Will AI Replace Paralegals and Legal Assistants?

MyCase

Managing document databases: Paralegals may be responsible for maintaining a clear, functional system of organization for the firm’s templates, contracts, and other critical documents. Assisting with drafting and proofreading legal documents: Legal assistants may be tasked with proofing contracts, briefs, etc.,