Ethics Corner Articles

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

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

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