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Marshall Dennehey

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

Dickinson Wright

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

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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