Shari Klevens

Contributor, The Recorder (California) at The Recorder (California)

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Conflicts of Interest Involving Ex-Government Lawyers

1 month ago | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

There is no single path for a lawyer’s career. In fact, there are many different types of entities with whom lawyers can practice law. Lawyers can develop robust practices in law firms, in-house with a corporation or nonprofit, or in academia. Another common career path involves taking a job with the government. Government work for lawyers exists at every level of government. They can act as counsel to specific agencies, advisers to elected officials or even litigators on behalf of the government.
Do Corporate Attorneys Have a Duty to Speak Up?

1 month ago | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

A lawyer can provide legal advice to an organization without representing the organizations employees and other representatives. That is, a lawyer generally does not have a direct attorney-client relationship with that organization’s individual employees unless such a relationship is specifically undertaken.
Which Professional Liability Policy Is Best?

1 month ago | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

Even in states like California, where carrying professional liability coverage is not statutorily mandated, obtaining legal malpractice and other professional insurance can help protect law practices from potential exposure. However, it can be more challenging for a law practice to know how much professional liability coverage is appropriate, or what terms are best suited for the practice’s needs. Brokers and insurers can help navigate these decisions, but here are some considerations.
Considerations for a Fully Remote Law Firm

1 month ago | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

With the assistance of emerging technology and a post-COVID-19 era where professionals learned to efficiently work from home, many lawyers have considered setting up entirely remote law firms. Doing so can help new or emerging practices save on rent or other costs of in-person practice, but there are still ethical considerations for a firm that is thinking about moving entirely to being online. Here are some issues to consider.
Balancing Attorney-Client Privilege With a Lawyer’s Right to Defend Against Allegations of Wrongdoing

2 months ago | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

The attorney-client privilege is one of the most sacrosanct concepts at law. Courts will often take steps to maintain and protect the privilege and confidences between a client and their lawyer, absent instances of waiver or fraud. But what happens if a lawyer is a defendant to a lawsuit and their defense primarily rests on privileged information? What the lawyer is permitted to disclose often depends on what the lawyer is accused of and by whom.
Workaholic and worn out: Don't let work stress lead you astray

2 months ago | dailyjournal.com | Alanna Clair |Shari Klevens

The statistics are fairly well-knownthat lawyers are rated as one of the professions most vulnerable to developingalcoholism and other issues. According to an article published by the ABA in2021, as many as one in five lawyers have an alcohol problem--twice the nationalaverage. In 2017, the ABA published the results of a task force survey taken of13,000 practicing lawyers regarding mental health.
Securing a Good Result at Mediation

2 months ago | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

Who Got The Work J. Brugh Lower of Gibbons has entered an appearance for industrial equipment supplier Devco Corporation in a pending trademark infringement lawsuit. The suit, accusing the defendant of selling knock-off Graco products, was filed Dec. 18 in New Jersey District Court by Rivkin Radler on behalf of Graco Inc. and Graco Minnesota. The case, assigned to U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi, is 3:24-cv-11294, Graco Inc. et al v. Devco Corporation.
Cybersecurity Breaches, Cyberbullying, and Ways to Help Protect Clients From Both

Jan 15, 2025 | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

In this age of changing technologies, like smartphones, remote work, AI, and social media platforms, direct access between company and consumer is at unprecedented levels. This shift has changed the way products are bought and sold, with consumer-facing social media platforms creating a lucrative tool for corporations to connect directly with the consumer base. Similarly, a product seller or other high-profile individual can post on social media and immediately engage with the public.
What Lawyers Might Not Know About Taking Cases to Trial

Jan 13, 2025 | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

By some metrics, fewer than 1% of all civil cases filed in the federal courts in the United States go to trial. Thus, even the most seasoned civil litigators may not actually bring cases to trial with any frequency. Even for those litigators who appear before juries and benches more often, there can sometimes be tricks of the trade that are overlooked in the midst of a busy schedule.
What to Know About Naming a Law Firm

Dec 2, 2024 | law.com | Shari Klevens |Alanna Clair

Who Got The Work Michael G. Bongiorno, Andrew Scott Dulberg and Elizabeth E. Driscoll from Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr have stepped in to represent Symbotic Inc., an A.I.-enabled technology platform that focuses on increasing supply chain efficiency, and other defendants in a pending shareholder derivative lawsuit. The case, filed Oct.