Ethics Opinions & Guidance

#2025-26/01 False Testimony by a Non-Client Witness

ABSTRACT When a lawyer knows that a non-client witness has testified falsely, the lawyer had a duty to take reasonable remedial measures notwithstanding the duty of confidentiality. If the lawyer learns of the falsity after the conclusion

Ethics of Drafting Documents with Artificial Intelligence

Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: Can I use generative artificial intelligence (AI) in my practice to assist with drafting documents? In particular, can I use generative AI programs, like ChatGPT, to prepare correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, e-mails,

Ethics of Using Artificial Intelligence in Practice

Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, As a general practice New Hampshire lawyer, what ethical obligation(s) do I have to employ Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in my day-to-day practice?    Currently, the benefits and risks associated with AI have

Preparing a Third Party Witness

Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I am in the middle of my first trial. During his cross-examination, my client made a statement of fact that I know to be incorrect. Do I have an obligation to

Ethical Principles in Witness Preparation

Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I am a new lawyer preparing my client to testify.  This is my first experience preparing a witness to testify under oath.  What general ethical principles do I need to keep

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