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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Only in the Movies? Court Suspends Lawyer for Breaching Attorney–Client Privilege

Have you ever heard a story and thought, “That only happens in the movies!”? Well, this story may invoke that thought, but unfortunately for one lawyer, it transpired in real life. Although the rule is clear that lawyers...more

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SJC Holds that Bar Counsel has Burden of Proof on Whether Disclosed Information is “Generally Known” for Violation of Rules of...

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A recent decision from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) addresses the circumstances under which an attorney may be subject to discipline for disclosing confidential client information. In the Matter of Michael...more

Butler Snow LLP

A Primer on the Texas Bar Disciplinary System | Seana Willing | Texas Appellate Law Podcast

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The Texas Bar is a self-regulating entity—it handles attorney discipline through a unique procedural process. Although most attorneys steer clear of professional discipline, it’s important for practitioners to know about the...more

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N.J. Supreme Court Dismisses Disciplinary Charges Against Attorney for Alleged Ethics Violation Involving the Use of Social Media

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The June 4, 2020 Trending Law Blog post discussed the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Disciplinary Review Board (“DRB”) recommendation to the Supreme Court that a New Jersey attorney receive an admonition for instructing a...more

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An Attorney’s Consequences for Making Injudicious Comments on Social Media

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In a 28 page decision issued earlier this year, which the Supreme Court of Tennessee described as “a cautionary tale on the ethical problems that can befall lawyers on social media,” the court increased a lawyer’s 60 day...more

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International Comparative Legal Guide to International Arbitration 2019 - Chapter One: Regulation of Counsel and Professional...

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While the conduct of counsel in national court proceedings is subject to standardised local regulation, enforceable by disciplinary action before local authorities and courts, the conduct of counsel in international...more

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Foundational Ethical eDiscovery for New York Lawyers

The pervasiveness of technology in our everyday lives is unmistakable. The next time you walk down a city street, go out for coffee or spend time at a family gathering, take a moment, and reflect upon the number of people on...more

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Communicating with Other Lawyers and Third Parties: Ensuring Respect and Civility

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I spoke recently on a national teleconference on the topic of “Attorney Professionalism: Translating Philosophy into Daily Practice.” My comments addressed the unremarkable proposition that legal incivility among lawyers is...more

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