Formal Opinion 493: More Guidance on Harassment and Discriminatory Misconduct
In formal opinion 493, the ABA offers guidance on Model Rule 8.4(g)’s purpose, scope, and application. Guidance
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PREP CLE Trainings Go Virtual
With the threat of the pandemic, the PREP team has seamlessly transitioned into presenting virtual CLE trainings delivered via Zoom.
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Judges Responding to Criticism: An Amendment to the California Code of Judicial Ethics
A recent amendment to the California Code of Judicial Ethics paves the way for a judge, who is running for reelection or defending a recall campaign, to respond to criticism about his or her decisions. Judges
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Prospective Clients and Potential Conflicts
In formal opinion 492, the ABA cautions lawyers about what is said during initial consultations with prospective clients, how this information could potentially lead to disqualification in a new matter, and how to mitigate this risk.
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How to Take a Blow: Do’s and Don’ts for Responding to Negative Online Reviews
When it comes to mitigating the reputational damage caused by a client’s negative online review, attorneys can neither disclose confidential client information when responding nor inappropriately solicit positive reviews.
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Permission to Practice: The Scope of a Recent Law School Graduate’s Work
In these unprecedented times, when law-school graduates face bar exam delays due to measures taken in response to COVID-19, law firms employing recent graduates may wonder: what work can they do? Practice
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Transitioning Firms? ABA Provides Guidance in Op. 489
The American Bar Association (“ABA”) Standing Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility recently released Ethics Advisory Opinion 489 to offer guidance on the ethical obligations that arise when lawyers lateral from one firm to another. Transitioning
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California May Join Utah in the Sandbox: Working Group Empowered to Explore Innovation in the Delivery of Legal Services
Last week the California State Bar Board of Trustees voted to move forward with the exploration of a regulatory sandbox approach.
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Brief Writing with AI? ABA Reports on “Compose.”
The ABA recently reported on an artificial intelligence program that is designed to automatically write the first draft of a legal memorandum or brief.
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Beware of Providing Financial Assistance to Clients
In January, a Florida Bar News article clarified some of the issues concerning when an attorney may provide financial assistance to a client. Beware
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