Illinois Attorneys Could Be Liable for Punitive Damages in Malpractice Claims

A recent Illinois Supreme Court ruling could reshape legal malpractice claims by allowing punitive damages from underlying cases to be recovered as compensatory damages if causation is proven. This shift holds attorneys accountable for negligence and increases the stakes for legal practitioners. Learn how this decision affects the legal community and its implications for navigating malpractice claims.

Putting Your Legal Malpractice Carrier on Notice of a Potential Claim: Must a Missouri Lawyer “Foresee” Changes in the Law?

In a recent case, attorneys are questioning changes in malpractice law. The ruling in *Ruiz v. Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Co.* highlights the complexities of legal malpractice coverage regarding a client’s death. The court’s focus on the “objectively reasonable attorney” standard has significant implications for practitioners. As the Missouri Supreme Court may review the case, attorneys should navigate the evolving landscape of legal malpractice liability.