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Womble Bond Dickinson

[Hybrid Event] 2025 Arizona Last Chance CLE - June 25th, Phoenix, AZ

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Don't let the June 30th deadline sneak up on you! Ensure you meet your MCLE requirements with our all-day CLE event. This year’s Last Chance CLE offers a diverse array of engaging sessions covering key topics and recent legal...more

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4 Key Takeaways | Professionalism Panel: Views from the Bench and Bar

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Kilpatrick recently hosted the annual “Susan A. Cahoon Annual Ethics & Professionalism Seminar.” The firm’s Associate General Counsel Betsy Hodges moderated a panel discussion on professionalism titled “Views from the Bench...more

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ABA Guidance on the Use of AI

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When it comes to ethics for lawyers, one of the most important organizations for guidance is the American Bar Association (ABA), which has established ethical rules for conduct by lawyers. The ABA Model Rules of Professional...more

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Breaking Silence: The Ethics of Lawyers Critiquing Clients

Several weeks ago, attorney Mark Lemley was criticized for having the temerity to terminate his representation of Meta during an ongoing copyright infringement case because of its CEO’s alleged “descent into toxic...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Generative AI and the Duty of Competence Conundrum

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With its promise to generate written work product in a fraction of the time it takes for a seasoned attorney to do so, generative artificial intelligence (GAI) is becoming a regular part of legal work at large law firms. Its...more

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Judge’s Suspension is a Cautionary Tale

Last week, the Maryland Supreme Court suspended Maryland District Court Judge Jennifer Etheridge for 20 days for violations of the Maryland Code of Judicial Conduct. The charges, Etheridge’s response, and the order from the...more

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New Changes to Pennsylvania Attorney Advertising Rules Prohibit Text Messages to Solicit Prospective Clients

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In October 2024, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court adopted a series of amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct for legal services communications. The new rule changes, which went into effect on November 14, 2024, are...more

Goldberg Segalla

The Corporate Client: You’re My Lawyer, Right?

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The ABA recently provided insight for attorneys who represent corporate clients. While that engagement is often limited to an attorney’s duty to the organization, there is a very real risk that the organization’s members –...more

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Weighing AI’s Benefits and Risks in Litigation and eDiscovery

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Editor’s Note: The integration of artificial intelligence into legal services stands poised to profoundly impact cybersecurity, information governance, eDiscovery, and the broader data landscape. As this article explores,...more

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Cybersecurity Experts Urge Responsible AI Adoption, Not Overreliance

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Editor’s Note: This article covers valuable insights on artificial intelligence’s (AI) evolving role in cybersecurity and incident response shared during an expert panel discussion. As cybersecurity, information governance,...more

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Bullying and Legal Ethics: A Warning from Singh v Braich

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In the legal world, mutual respect between counsel and adherence to professional standards are not just niceties – they are the cornerstone of a functional and effective justice system. A recent case, Singh v Braich, provides...more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Obstructive Deposition Behavior Leads to Suspension of Maryland Attorney’s License

“Discovery is a taxing experience for attorneys and their clients. At times, personalities clash, which may permeate litigation through frivolous motions and vexatious arguments, as Respondent has participated in here. This...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Virtual Event] Contaminated Sites Liability & Litigation Risk - April 22nd, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm EDT

The Canadian Institute’s advanced conference on Contaminated Sites Liability & Litigation Risk takes a deep dive into the most critical challenges affecting land developers, real estate and legal professionals, and...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Formal Opinion: Successor Counsel Must Notify Client in Writing of Predecessor Counsel's Claim on Portion of Contingency Fee

Fee Division with Client's Prior Counsel, ABA Formal Opinion 487 (June 18, 2019) - Brief Summary - The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility (the "Committee") has issued a formal opinion...more

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

New California Ethics Opinion Addresses Whether There is a Duty to Disclose Ethics Consultation to Clients

California State Bar Formal Opinion No. 2019-197 - Brief Summary - The California Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct (the "Committee") recently issued a formal opinion about what ethical...more

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