Nov 28, 2017
The attorney-client privilege is one of the most ancient common law privilege for confidential communications. Codified in Rule 501 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the purpose of this privilege is to encourage open and transparent communication between the attorneys and their clients. The privilege recognizes that sound legal advice depends on a lawyer. Continue reading…
Nov 21, 2017
Shortly after taking over Uber Technologies, Inc. earlier this year, Dara Khosrowshahi warned employees to face a difficult six months. The company is facing at least five criminal probes from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Beyond this, U.S. officials are looking into possible illicit software, bribes, questionable pricing schemes, and theft of a. Continue reading…
Nov 20, 2017
The highest court in the land, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”), has granted a temporary stay of execution for a Georgia prisoner whose attorneys argued that his death sentence was tainted by the racial bias of one of the case’s jurors. According to a U.S. News report, 59-year-old Keith Leroy Tharpe was. Continue reading…
Nov 17, 2017
Amanda’s App Pick of the Week continues this week to overcome those challenging days with some apps that help manage your work and social life. Time Master & Billing is an app that offers an easy way to track your firm’s services for billing purposes. This particular application allows a user to track time. Continue reading…