In today’s world, lawyers frequently switch firms. Often, lawyers see it as a simple change of employment. The Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct (“RPC”) dictate otherwise. The clients’ interests must always come first. Guidance from a few key rules can help the departing lawyer (and law firms) avoid potential issues. Communication with the client RPC […]
Five Things You May or May Not Know About the Attorney Discipline Process
It’s Tuesday. After lunch, you grab the mail and sort through it. You see an envelope from the State Bar of Nevada. You ask yourself, “Why is the Bar sending me a letter?” You open the envelope and find a letter from an investigator for the Bar. [Gulp…] The opening paragraph indicates that the Bar […]
Navigating HIPAA to Obtain Medical Records
While HIPAA restrictions do not apply to a lawyer who requests PHI for use in civil litigation or an administrative proceeding, it restricts a covered entity’s ability to produce PHI in response to such requests. Consequently, understanding the requirements will ensure that records can be obtained more easily. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act […]
Pro Bono Work and the Client Experience
When agreeing to take a pro bono case, newly practicing attorneys often think of the obvious experience that will be gained in written and oral advocacy skills. But one opportunity often overlooked (and possibly undervalued) when accepting a pro bono case is in the area of client interaction and communication. Ultimately, we are in a […]
Bailey Kennedy, LLP wins ‘Nevada Firm of the Year’ at the 2021 Benchmark Litigation US Awards
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 31, 2021) – Bailey Kennedy, LLP is delighted to have been chosen as the Nevada Firm of the Year at the prestigious 2021 Benchmark Litigation US Awards. The firm saw strong competition from firms and litigators who have performed exceptionally at both local and national levels. In the virtual awards ceremony […]