Should lawyers go into great detail in explaining an arbitration provision in a retainer agreement to clients in order for it to be enforceable? In Delaney v. Dickey, a unanimous New Jersey Supreme ...

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Retainer agreements set terms for ongoing service relationships. They ensure availability and reduce uncertainty in service provision. Utilize for projects needing flexibility in duration and scope.

On Aug. 30, in Balducci v. Cige, the Appellate Division affirmed a Law Division judgment which declared defendant-attorney's retainer agreement with plaintiff “unenforceable and void,” and dismissed ...

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Question: Every year, the board automatically renews the association attorney’s retainer agreement and deposit. Without reading it the directors sign and send him a check for $60,000. This year, I ...

The High Court has rejected a professional negligence claim potentially worth more than £15m against a City firm. Former Ernst and Young partner Cathal Lyons had sought to claim against his former ...