each company affiliate the client wishes to include in the representation; and any additional company affiliates, so that the attorney can assess whether they would be deemed clients under applicable ...

An advance waiver contained in an engagement letter links the law firm's acceptance of the matter and corresponding ethical duties to the client with the client's willingness to accept the firm's ...

Even in jurisdictions where they are not required by law or the ethics rules, engagement letters have become a key component in every law firm’s toolkit. They have also become increasingly detailed, ...

Check the current status of Rule 1.16(a) in your applicable jurisdiction. It would also be advisable to educate your firm's lawyers on both red flag indicators of problematic clients, as well as some ...