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Should an attorney withhold information from me?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jan 5, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

You trust your attorney to give you all the assistance you need to navigate your case. It is important that your representative gives you all the information you need as your case progresses. Since your choices may make a crucial difference in the outcome of your...

What are some common statutes of limitations in New York?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Jan 4, 2021 | Legal Malpractice

Statutes of limitations provide a reasonable timeframe for you to file a case, while also putting a deadline for attorneys to process claims promptly. Time has its effect on evidence and testimony and the clearer your case, the more likely justice may prevail. Each...

Which areas of law see the most malpractice cases?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Dec 31, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

Legal malpractice can make an already serious problem even worse. When your attorney does not act with your best interest in mind, you could lose important resources and find yourself reliving the trauma you have tried to put in your past. A challenging part of legal...

Legal malpractice insurance protects against honest mistakes

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Dec 29, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

New York City attorneys sometimes make mistakes that wind up compromising a client's case. A missed filing date, statute of limitations deadline or other important court filing or event might lead to a default judgment against a client. Failure to obtain an expert...

When your attorney misses a deadline, you still have rights

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Nov 16, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

Few things in the legal world last indefinitely. Both the ability of the state to bring most kinds of criminal charges against an individual and the rights of individuals to hold others accountable for losses they cause are subject to restrictions. Legal rules...

Factors to consider regarding copyright termination

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Nov 10, 2020 | Copyright Law

If you are a copyright holder, the heir of a copyright holder (such as a spouse or child) or an artist who transferred rights to your work, there are various factors you could have to take into consideration, such as collecting royalties. Moreover, some people, such...

A closer look at ethical violations and legal malpractice

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Nov 6, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

If you are struggling with an attorney's wrongdoing, you likely have many questions. In fact, some people are unsure whether they can do anything about a legal professional's negligence. Legal malpractice takes many forms and there are a number of ethical violations...

Intellectual property: Music livestreams no longer on Facebook

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 26, 2020 | Intellectual Property

Social media is designed to bring people together and that is often what it does, in new and creative ways. One type of event that has recently risen in popularity is a music listening experience. This is when a DJ will stream music over Facebook Live the way he...

Your attorney needs to be cautious with your finances

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 25, 2020 | Legal Malpractice

When you're involved in a serious lawsuit, the last thing you want is to find out that your attorney has been misusing the funds that you've given them. You pay them a lot of money to fill out the correct documentation and to do the work that is necessary to give you...

How will copyright law apply to virtual artists?

On Behalf of Schwartz & Ponterio, PLLC | Oct 17, 2020 | Copyright Law

Technology advancements, particularly the internet, has made it easier than ever for artists of all kinds to reach fans. Sometimes this raises questions about copyright law, as social media and streaming sites become more important to artists' careers, whether...

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