Tag:Attorney ethics

Court Opinion: PDJ Places Colorado Attorney on Probation After Multiple Billing Issues

Colorado’s disciplinary judge placed an attorney on probation after uncovering unreasonable charges to a local grandmother.

ABA Ethics Committee Releases Opinion Addressing Conflicts of Interest Under Model Rule 1.18

The ABA’s ethics committee released an opinion that addressed conflicts of interest under its Model Rule 1.18.

CBA Releases Ethics Opinion for Lawyers Practicing Virtually

The CBA Ethics Committee summarized some practice guidelines for attorneys who work remotely, either full-time or in a hybrid setting.

ABA Releases Guidance on Misuse of ‘Confidential Government Information’

The ABA’s ethics committee released an opinion clarifying when attorneys can’t use confidential government information.

CBA Ethics Committee Releases Opinion on Succession Planning

The Colorado Bar Association's Ethics Committee released an opinion Jan. 18 about ethical considerations in succession planning.

ABA Releases Model Rule Addressing Jurisdiction of Attorney Regulation Authorities

The ABA ethics committee addressed ABA Model Rule 8.5 and clarified the jurisdiction of attorney regulation authorities.

Medical Device Giant Stryker to Pay $4.75M for Breach of Contract, Attorneys Admonished

A Denver judge admonished attorneys and ordered a medical device giant to pay $4.75 mln for breach of contract in a "David and Goliath" case.

Supreme Court Adopts Rule on Prosecutors’ Duty to Disclose Defense-Friendly Evidence

The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday announced changes to an ethics rule on prosecutors' disclosure of defense-friendly evidence.