In
the course of this matter, we have developed First Amendment arguments regarding the Constitutional principal that civil courts can not delve into the religious thicket of internal church governance and that the courts must adhere to express trust language in a church's governing documents.
We're simply suggesting that maintaining good general two - way communication throughout
the course of a matter can reduce the potential for misunderstandings.
Think about how the information (work product) will be used over the next five years — not just over
the course of the matter.
Besides the more common preservation challenges listed above, there are many other dangers that can arise during
the course of a matter, including:
On claims involving communications errors, the lawyer and client will frequently disagree on what was said or done during
the course of a matter.
What do I do if there are adverse (or potentially adverse) interests or if adverse interests develop in
the course of the matter?
Finally, during
the course of a matter, when your firm makes decisions about strategy, settlement, cost, or risk, it is important to give clients a say in the decisions.
Other lawyers usually assess a lawyer's capability during
the course of a matter in which both are working.