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Godoy v. Linzner and the Lawyer’s Duty to Shut Down a Bad Idea

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Under universally accepted law, across every jurisdiction, lawyers owe vital and concrete duties to their clients.  The duty of confidentiality.  The duty of loyalty.  The duty to disclose.  And, greatest of all, the duty to...more

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California Bar to Set Guidelines for Using Generative AI to Practice Law, More States to Follow

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Can generative AI offer legal advice? On November 16, 2023, the State Bar of California approved guidelines to help lawyers navigate their ethical obligations when using generative artificial intelligence (AI). Titled...more

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Conversation vs. Correspondence: New Jersey Ethics Opinion Goes Its Own Way on “Implied Consent”

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A new ethics opinion from New Jersey turns the concept of “implied consent” under ABA Model Rule 4.2 on its head. The March 10, 2021 Ethics Opinion from New Jersey - A recent opinion from the New Jersey Advisory Committee...more

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The Lawyers' Lawyer Newsletter – Recent Developments in Risk Management – August 2020

Representing the Estate Executor – Ethical Duty – Confidentiality – Withdrawal - New York State Bar Association Ethics Opinion No. 1194 - Risk Management Issue: Does a lawyer for an estate executor have an ethical duty...more

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How to fire a lawyer

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Knowing how to fire a lawyer may be one of the most important things that a car accident or personal injury victim can learn. People go to lawyers for help. But sometimes people go to the wrong lawyer....more

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