Abstract: Attorneys may be asked to assist with the wind-up and final disposition of a deceased or incapacitated sole practitioner’s law practice. This article provides guidelines for doing so in compliance with applicable Rules of Professional...
Most Recent Ethics Corner & Practical Ethics Articles Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, I regularly handle a number of matters for a small local bank. Recently, they had some information security issues and have changed how they...
Most Recent Ethics Corner & Practical Ethics Articles Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have been seeing a lot of news about attorneys being the victims of wire transfer fraud, and my insurance company is asking questions about...
Most Recent Ethics Corner & Practical Ethics Articles Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: The American Bar Association recently issued an opinion regarding lawyers working remotely in a state in which they are not licensed to...
Most Recent Ethics Corner & Practical Ethics Articles Dear Ethics Committee: My office recently upgraded its email service. I have started receiving daily briefing emails from the new smart assistant that is incorporated into it. They can be...
Most Recent Ethics Corner & Practical Ethics Articles Ethics Corner Article The ethical underpinnings of client file retention are outlined in Ethics Opinion 2015-16/05 – Client File Retention. Federal and State statutory provisions...
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have been practicing for 10 years with the same firm and recently decided to move to a new firm that aligns more closely with my values. When I decided to do this, I immediately informed the managing...
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I am a partner planning to leave my current firm to join a new firm. Apart from the issues surrounding the division of clients, what duties do I have to my...
Notice to Clients When Changing Firms Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I am in the process of changing law firms. I have already provided notice to my current firm but have not yet informed my clients of the change. What ethical...
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: This past month, I’ve had to two problems with opposing counsel that are new to me. In one case, opposing counsel is a good friend. In the other, I have personal difficulties with opposing...
Abstract: An Attorney who represents a municipal Planning Board and provides advice to the Planning Board on interpreting the Zoning Ordinance in a particular matter, should use extreme caution and carefully evaluate the possibility that a...
Ethical considerations for using social media as a means of discovery and investigation Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have a client who I represent in a contentious custody proceeding. She came to me recently and adamantly...
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