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What are your ethical obligations when dealing with a difficult client?

In Representing the Difficult Client: Ethical Considerations for All Attorneys (2732), Steve Bennett tackles this thorny issue. Topics covered include identifying the difficult client; managing expectations; withdrawal methods; and risk management techniques, in this new web [...]

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Do you know about new ABA Formal opinion 477R, Securing Communication of Protected Client Information?

In Ethics and Cybersecurity: A Lawyer’s Professional Obligations under New ABA Formal Opinion 477R, Opinion 99-413, and the ABA Model Rules (2739), David Zetoony covers the attorney’s ethical considerations including requirements under ABA Model Rule [...]

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Litigators and trial lawyers: do you know the latest ethical developments in using technology at trial?

In Ethics Considerations for Lawyers regarding Technology and Trial (2710), available on demand, Steve Bennett, Park Jensen Bennett LLP, discusses topics such as privilege protection; e-discovery; contact with jurors; and comments on trial proceedings. December [...]

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What are the best practices for Elimination of Gender Bias?

In Positive Steps to Increase Gender Diversity and Eliminate Bias in the Legal Profession (2721), Andrea S. Kramer, McDermott Will & Emery LLP, and Alton B. Harris, Nixon Peabody LLP, reference ABA Model Rule 8.4(g) [...]

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You may already know that lawyers are at greater risk for alcohol use disorders

In Mental Health, Competence, Substance Abuse and Addiction in the Legal Profession: A Focus on Gender Distinctions (2726), Joan Bibelhausen, Esq., discusses these gender differences and how to recognize problems, reach out to offer [...]

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