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PI Lawyer Charged with Staging Auto Accidents

Here’s a cautionary tale for PI lawyers: it’s a terrible idea – not to mention a crime – to stage motor vehicle accidents in order to file phony insurance claims. Just ask the New Orleans attorney who has been indicted on federal charges of Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud. He… Read More +

categories: Ethics, Ethics, Ethics, Bucket-Risk Management

Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: The Trustee’s Duty of Neutrality

Do you ever serve as trustee of a client’s trust? Read More +

categories: Substantive Law, Ethics, Risk Management, Client Relations, Estate Planning, Substantive

Lawyer Accused of Bullying

Lawyer’s Conduct at Deposition Leads To Ethics Complaint Here’s a lesson from Risk Management 101: being polite and professional isn’t just a nice idea – it might keep you from getting reported to the bar.  A corollary: avoid the urge to threaten to have opposing counsel’s… Read More +

categories: Ethics, Ethics, Bucket-Practice of Law, Ethics

Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: What Should I Tell My Client about Social Media?

Social media, clients and ethics Read More +

categories: Ethics, Technology, Client Relations

Lawyer Disciplined for Lying to Get a Deadline Extended

Here’s a Risk Management 101 lesson: don’t lie that you’re seriously ill in order to get a discovery deadline extended. It could lead to a suspension of your law license. That’s the possible penalty an Illinois lawyer is facing after he made false statements to opposing counsel about… Read More +

categories: Ethics, Ethics, Bucket-Practice of Law, Ethics

Practice points with Mark Scruggs: Get It Outta There!

Don’t let affirmative defenses that you deem meritless remain in the Answer and a part of the case.  Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Substantive Law, Ethics, Risk Management

LegalZoom Sued for UPL in California

  LegalZoom has been sued in California for the unauthorized practice of law by preparing and filing trademark applications. The lawsuit was filed by a California patent attorney who says he wants to create an “equal playing field.” The complaint names as defendants LegalZoom, its co-founders… Read More +

categories: Ethics, Law Practice Management, Bucket-Practice of Law, Risk Management, Risk Management, Bucket-Business of Law

Ethics in Time of Pandemic

Your Professional Responsibilities in a Pandemic Even though the pandemic has completely disrupted the practice of law, the ethical obligations you owe your clients – including the duty to maintain communication and handle their cases promptly – remain the same. In fact, the ethics rules were wr… Read More +

categories: Ethics, Ethics, Technology, Ethics, COVID, Ethics, Bucket-Risk Management

Lucy the Poodle Named a Lawyer of Distinction

A poodle in Seattle named Lucy was honored as a Lawyer of Distinction in the field of personal injury law after applying for the award and paying a membership fee. When she applied for the honor in 2017, Lucy claimed to hold a “Juris Dogtor” degree and belong to the King County Bark Association. … Read More +

categories: Marketing, Marketing, Ethics, Law Practice Management, Marketing, Bucket-Practice of Law, Bucket-Business of Law, Ethics

Ethics Advice When Talking With Prospective Clients

ABA FEO 492 You might want to rethink how you handle consultations with prospective clients, in light of a new ABA ethics opinion. Formal Opinion 492, released in June by the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility, provides guidance on Rule 1.18, Duties to Prospective Clien… Read More +

categories: Ethics, Ethics, Risk Management, Client Relations, Client Relations, Ethics, Bucket-Risk Management

How Prospective Client Consultations Could Impact You — ABA Formal Opinion 492 Explained

Formal Opinion 492 -  Read More +

categories: Ethics, Client Relations, Risk Management, Client Relations

State Bar Okays “Attorney’s Eyes Only” Discovery Provision

2019 State Bar FEO 7 It’s ethically permissible to agree to a Stipulated Protective Order that contains an “Attorney’s Eyes Only” clause preventing you from disclosing designated parts of the material from anyone else. But you should do so with caution, and you should make sure your … Read More +

categories: Ethics, Ethics, Bucket-Practice of Law, Ethics

The Road Less Traveled — North Carolina Splits from Other Jurisdictions on Fee-Splitting Issue

I am sure many of you are aware of Avvo’s online legal directory. However, you may not know that Avvo, as well as a handful of other platforms, is now offering fixed fee limited scope legal services online. How do these online legal service platforms work? In the case of Avvo Legal Services, Avvo determi… Read More +

categories: Practice Management, Ethics

Lawyers Mutual Interview: Lisa Sheppard, Executive Director of the Chief Justice Commission on Professionalism

Lisa Sheppard has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). Sheppard succeeded Melvin F. Wright Jr., who retired from the position after 19 years. Sheppard graduated cum laude from Duke University in 1983 and received her juris doctor (J.D.)… Read More +

categories: Ethics, Legal Careers

Just Say No

Ethical considerations regarding "Bring Your Own Device" policies. Read More +

categories: Ethics, Technology, Ethics, Ethics Tips, Technology, Tech Tips, Technology
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