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Typically, architects and engineers are not licensed by states and do not need to pass various examinations.

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Pharmacists who dispense drugs other than those specifically prescribed by authorized professionals, such as physicians, cannot be charged with malpractice if the incorrectly dispensed drugs cause injury to the legal us

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It is not a requirement for the plaintiff to show that the defendant owed him or her a duty to either perform an action or not perform an action.

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Directors and officers of corporations have been successfully sued for breach of their duty of loyalty and duty of care, resulting from negligence, error, or omission.

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When the client relies on the financial planner's recommendations and suffers a loss, the financial planner cannot be sued for negligence.

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The distinction that developed between malpractice and other forms of negligence in part stems from the fact that the performance of certain professionals is known as a "practice" and the people served are referred to as "patients" or "clients" rather than customers.

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Competent parties are not liable for their negligence or their failure to meet their contractual obligations.

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An attorney is liable to a client if he or she fails to exercise due care in handling a client's affairs.

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If the attorney is in a specialized practice, such as real estate, family law, or immigration law, it is the performance of other attorneys engaged in similar practice by which he or she will be judged.

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Many professional groups conduct workshops and training sessions to help members of the profession reduce the risks that lead to negligent actions and the lawsuits that frequently result.

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