Ethics Opinions & Guidance

Material Adverse Effect Under Rule 1.16(b)(1)

Q:        I am considering whether to withdraw from representing one client in order to enable representing another client. I have reviewed the three Ethics Corners relating to withdrawal published in 2021. I have determined that I am

Ethics of Prosecuting Pro Se Defendants

Ethics Corner Dear Ethics Committee: I am a prosecutor who currently has a case pending against a pro se defendant. What ethics rules and considerations should I be aware of? Prosecuting pro se defendants is a significantly

#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

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