Tag: Malpractice

  • Compensatory Damages

    An award of money damages to make the plaintiff whole, as opposed to additional damages (punitive) that punish the defendant or make an example of defendant. (1) Tort Law Since the purpose of tort law is to compensate the victim for harm actually done, damages are usually measured by the […]

  • Compensatory Damages

    An award of money damages to make the plaintiff whole, as opposed to additional damages (punitive) that punish the defendant or make an example of defendant. (1) Tort Law Since the purpose of tort law is to compensate the victim for harm actually done, damages are usually measured by the […]

  • Malpractice

    Introduction to MalpracticeMalpractice, a wrongful act by a physician, lawyer, or other professional that injures a patient or client. The patient or client may file a civil lawsuit to recover damages (money) to compensate for the injury.The professions in which malpractice can occu…

  • Malpractice Lawsuits

    Malpractice Malpractice LawsuitsIntroduction to Malpractice LawsuitsMalpractice is a special type of tort. A tort is a civil wrong that permits an injured party to sue for compensation for damages caused by the harmful conduct of another person. One common type of tort arises when …

  • Medical Malpractice

    Malpractice Medical MalpracticeIntroduction to Medical MalpracticeMedical malpractice is the most common type of malpractice lawsuit. It typically involves the negligence of a physician while diagnosing or treating a patient. In the past, courts decided whether a physician's co…

  • Legal Malpractice

    Malpractice Legal Malpractice Introduction to Legal MalpracticeThe other common type of professional malpractice lawsuit occurs when a client sues his or her former attorney. A large number of legal malpractice actions involve claims that an attorney representing a client in court …

  • Advisers Regulation

    Regulation of advisers Professional risk management and compliance issues Main Issues here include: Anti-money laundering Sanctions Bribery and corruption Engagement letters and terms of business in a multijurisdictional context; Data protection and information security risks; Conflicts and confidentiality; Professional indemnity insurance cover; Referral and outsourcing arrangements; Design and implementation of risk management approaches, systems and…

  • Client relations and ethics

    Lawyer’s ethics and client relations Malpractice and ethics basics Professional responsibility authorities Lawyer’s obligations to client Lawyers malpractice: transgressions Lawyer discipline system Malpractice law principles Conflicts of interest and related matters Lawyers-client: conflict of interest Lawyer-client relations: Client funds and property Lawyer mediation to avoid malpractice complaints ABA Attorney -mediation standards Confidentiality Lawyer confientiality Fees,…