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 helpful in reminding me to get back
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 may also bear on this issue depending upon the nature of
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
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
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
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
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
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