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You did give legal advice, dude. Here's some legal advice for you to protect yourself in the future, a disclaimer you can place before you do something similar
by rprasad 14y ago
You did give legal advice, dude. Here's some legal advice for you to protect yourself in the future, a disclaimer you can place before you do something similar in the future: "The following [X] is/are not legal advice. It/They is/are intended as background material for use in preparing to knowledgeably discuss the situation with the lawyer who will be representing you in this matter."
I know for a fact that this language is sufficient in the Sixth Circuit. YMMV, but a disclaimer is a very handy way to shield yourself. Jsprinkles may disagree, but I've seen and handled cases in which disclaimers were the only thing saving someone from a ruinous malpractice suit for stuff they posted online (or published).
- jsprinkles 14y agoNo, I agree, I just think relying solely upon a disclaimer is dangerous. I certainly respect your take more than my own, though, as you do it for a living, and I'm definitely paying attention.