The Legal Profession blog recently published a summary of a recent case that earns the most recent entry in our "how not to practice law" series. Here are the basic facts:
The parties are engaged in a "virtual trial" which is being recorded. The court warns a lawyer not to coach a witness. Technical difficulties interrupt the trial. During the break, but while still being recorded, the lawyer coaches the witness in violation of the court's admonition. The judge then watches the recording. Guess what happens next.
Dismissal with prejudice. Go here for the full story.
What should happen next? Would you represent the client against the lawyer for malpractice?
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