Brown Rudnick Faces Gender-Based Discrimination Suit Over Unwanted Nicknames - Above the Law
Brown Rudnick faces a discrimination lawsuit from a former client alleging attorneys mocked her sexuality and gender expression through derogatory nicknames before withdrawing representation.
Adversaries Can Make Great Referral Sources - Above the Law
Maintaining respectful relationships with adversaries can yield referrals and improve outcomes, but attorneys must ensure referrals don't compromise ongoing representations.
Lawyers Shouldn't Refer Some Matters To Other Attorneys - Above the Law
A lawyer's referral can sometimes lead to misunderstandings about the level of effort required for matters that have little monetary value, potentially burdening the receiving attorney.