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Besides payment, what can be addressed in client engagement agreements? New ABA opinion offers direction
May 20, 2026, 10:04 am CDT

When should counsels disclose judges’ conflicts? Responsibilities addressed in new ABA ethics opinion
Apr 8, 2026, 10:01 am CDT

Judges only hiring clerks from their alma maters is bad look, new ABA ethics opinion says
Feb 18, 2026, 10:03 am CST

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