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David L. Hudson Jr.

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David L. Hudson Jr. teaches at Belmont University College of Law.

Recent Articles

Lawyers must provide information to former clients, but there are limits, new ABA ethics opinion says
Jan 21, 2026, 10:00 am CST

In withdrawal filings, client confidentiality must be guarded, even if it brings risk of denial, new ABA ethics opinion says
Dec 3, 2025, 10:00 am CST

If mediating for unrepresented parties, lawyer must explain role clearly, new ABA ethics opinion says
Oct 15, 2025, 10:02 am CDT

ABA ethics opinion addresses jury selection discrimination from consultants and AI technology
Jul 9, 2025, 10:20 am CDT

Lawyers who are victims of clients’ crimes can’t be expected to stay silent, new ABA ethics opinion says
Mar 5, 2025, 10:09 am CST

What are ethical obligations for an organization’s counsel when giving legal advice to constituents?
Jan 8, 2025, 10:02 am CST

Unprofessional Conduct: Free speech doesn’t cover elected official’s coarse comments, court says
Oct 1, 2024, 02:00 am CDT

Worried your legal work could contribute to clients’ criminal conduct? New ABA ethics opinion shares guidelines
Aug 23, 2024, 10:03 am CDT

Assignment load for public defenders needs to decrease, says data-based study
Jun 1, 2024, 01:50 am CDT

Looking for practice advice on email discussion lists? Don’t forget client confidentiality responsibilities
May 8, 2024, 10:02 am CDT

Lawyer’s actions in discipline matter lead to worse penalty
Apr 1, 2024, 01:50 am CDT

What are ‘reasonable measures’ to prevent law firm conflicts? New ABA ethics opinion explores
Mar 20, 2024, 10:04 am CDT

Government lawyers’ use of ‘confidential information’ in private practice clarified in new ABA ethics opinion
Feb 28, 2024, 10:05 am CST

What lawyers can and can’t do when preparing witnesses
Dec 1, 2023, 01:40 am CST

How the crime-fraud exception can threaten attorney-client privilege
Oct 1, 2023, 02:50 am CDT

How retainers can lead to ethics issues
Aug 1, 2023, 02:00 am CDT

Concerns about office-sharing arrangements addressed in new ABA ethics opinion
Jul 12, 2023, 10:00 am CDT

Role of nonlawyer assistants in client intake addressed in new ABA ethics opinion
Jun 7, 2023, 10:07 am CDT

Jurisdiction and Choice of Law: Which state standard should apply?
Jun 1, 2023, 01:40 am CDT

New ABA ethics opinion warns about handling retainer and other fees
May 3, 2023, 10:05 am CDT