Finding just the right music during a workout can be crucial. The best list of songs keeps one excited and motivated to finish strong. In the past, creating such a workout list meant burning favorite songs onto a CD or making a file on one's MP3 player. These days,...
Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC holds lawyers responsible for legal malpractice.
Month: January 2018
Is it malpractice to pressure a client to agree to a settlement?
A client has accused a law firm of legal malpractice for pressuring her into agreeing to a settlement offer to resolve her case. The case involves a woman who suffered serious injuries as a result of a pelvic mesh implant. The woman needed numerous surgeries after the...
5 errors that lead to legal malpractice allegations
Legal malpractice comes in many forms, but regardless of what happens, it impacts a client's case negatively. Whether it's an attorney who misses deadlines or one who has a conflict of interests, legal malpractice hurts the person the attorney is supposed to...
Artificial intelligence challenges copyright law
Every generation has its moments of life-changing invention. The telephone, the computer, the internet and more have changed the way people interact with each other. As society changes, laws struggle to keep up. Even now, with the advent of artificial intelligence,...
Overview of legal malpractice
When people in New York think of malpractice, they likely assume it to mean medical malpractice. However, just as the word malpractice can be used to describe a medical professional who fails to perform up to expected standards, so can the word describe a lawyer who...
Spotify facing $1.6 billion copyright lawsuit
The Swedish music streaming company Spotify has been blasted with a $1.6 billion dollar copyright lawsuit for allegedly using thousands of songs without a license and failing to pay compensation to the music publisher.This is not the first time the music mogul has...
Popular phrases may not be claimed as intellectual property
It is not unheard of for people to file for trademark registration for clever phrases. "Just Do It," for example, is a popular saying New York consumers are happy to wear on their shirts, bags and other merchandise. Nike, Inc. is the owner of the trademark for the...
The importance of statutes of limitations
You went through an entire personal injury case. You thought you would win your argument without a doubt. Your attorney told you it was a solid argument with enough proof.Then, you found out he failed to turn in documents on time and that you lost your first court...