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...
Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: May a lawyer who represents a party in a pending case comment on social media about the case? A lawyer representing a party in a case may comment on social media...
Ethical Considerations for Clients Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, My client was recently charged with a crime. The alleged victim, who is a “friend” with my client and her family on social media, is posting information about the...
The NHBA Ethics Committee produces two types of work product. Opinions of the Committee (below) analyze and apply the Rules to specific situational inquiries submitted to the Committee. Ethics Corner / Practical Ethics articles analyze and apply...
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I am a rural practitioner with two partners. I handle mostly estate planning matters; one of my partners focuses on civil litigation, and the other on marital and bankruptcy work. A few months ago, I...
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I generally keep my clients’ funds in an IOLTA account. In reviewing the Supreme Court Rules, I noticed that the account is limited to funds which are “nominal in amount” or to be held “for a short...
NEW HAMPSHIRE BAR ASSOCIATION Uncashed Trust Account Checks Ethics Committee Opinion #2020-21/01 ABSTRACT: New Hampshire attorneys are obligated under the Supreme Court Rules and the Rules of Professional Conduct to regularly reconcile...
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, With virtual meetings replacing in-person meetings in my practice, what ethical obligations should I be thinking about? Answer: The duties to keep in mind are competence and confidentiality. With...
Maintaining Client Confidences and Confidential Information While Increasing Your Online Presence Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, With an increased number of people working from home, I am communicating with colleagues and clients...
The NHBA Ethics Committee produces two types of work product. Opinions of the Committee (below) analyze and apply the Rules to specific situational inquiries submitted to the Committee. Ethics Corner / Practical Ethics articles analyze and apply...
NEW HAMPSHIRE BAR ASSOCIATION Juror Investigation Using Social Media Ethics Committee Opinion #2019-20/03 ABSTRACT: Under Rule 3.5, a New Hampshire lawyer may review a juror’s public social media presence online but may not contact the juror and...
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