“Malpractice Claims: Is Calendaring a Safety Net?” American Legal Technology Insider, October 2009

During the last economic downturn, legal malpractice claims increased up to 60% compared to better times.  There are many reasons why clients sue their attorneys but the court calendar can represent an area of increased risk during a recession.  Managing the court calendar can be an error-prone process under the best of circumstances, but it can be much more difficult now, as law firms lay off attorneys and staff.  When attorneys or staff are let go, their critical knowledge of court dates and upcoming deadlines may walk out the door with them.  The attorneys and staff left behind often find themselves swamped with cases, and they may lose track of urgent deadlines and court appearances.
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