Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: Counterclaims: Relation Back or Not?
Let me have a show of hands. Does a counterclaim relate back to the filing date of the complaint? (Raise your hand if you think so) or is the counterclaim governed by the applicable statute of limitations? (Same response). I know I’ve had this discussion with other lawyers over the years. Read More +
Keeping Your Clients in the Dark
What do you think is the number one complaint clients have about their lawyers? It is not lack of knowledge or competence. It is not even dissatisfaction with the outcome of a matter or the cost to the client. A BTI Consulting Group Survey indicates that failure to keep a client adequately informed is far and above the number one complaint clients have. Read More +
Common Errors in Real Estate-Wire Fraud Claims
Wire fraud was a problem prior to Covid-19; however, with the increase in remote work spurred by the pandemic, wire fraud has increased. Cyber-attacks have occurred in every sector of life and attorneys are not immune. In fact, real estate attorneys are a prime target for cyber criminals. Read More +
Bang for Your Buck: Getting the Most Out of Your Lawyers Mutual Policy
My millennial children like to give me a hard time for not using all the features that my new I-phone offers. I talk, text, e-mail, take pictures, search the internet, and even ask Siri for directions. But did you know you can use your iPhone as a tape measurer or set different vibrations or tones for different callers. Read More +
Practice Points with Mark Scruggs
Rule 3 – Delayed Service of Complaint - It’s the Summons that Counts! Last month, I wrote about Williams v. Jennette and using Rule 6(b) to enlarge the time for filing the complaint that was filed using the Rule 3 “Delayed Service of Complaint” process. Today, I would like to take a ste… Read More +
