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What are the odds of being found liable in that case? If the odds are comparable with odds of winning Powerball Jackpot then such disclaimers are simply way to
by dennisgorelik 13y ago
What are the odds of being found liable in that case?
If the odds are comparable with odds of winning Powerball Jackpot then such disclaimers are simply way to expensive (extra cognitive load in emails, unneeded distraction for prospective clients).
- ScottWhigham 13y agoWhat are the odds of being found liable in that case? Is it really worth the hassle + time of defending yourself though? That's the main issue I suspect most people worry about.
- wutangson1 13y agoWell, the case went up to the Minnesota Supreme Court and they affirmed the ruling- so, those lawyers had to pay. A lot of other states follow the MN court's reasoning, and since in the US case precedent heavily influences subsequent rulings, it is much greater than a powerball's chance for other lawyers to face similar consequences. I agree with you that those disclaimers are 'expensive'. It seems the ABA wants to control the market structure of legal advice, so as to control compensation for attorneys. The legal establishment has historically been against technological improvements which can more easily disseminate legal knowledge. Even from the popular nationally syndicated radio call-in shows of the 1930s which were eventually shut down, to 'legal form' websites of today, it seemed to provole some powerful interests.