Tag:Attorney ethics
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ABA Offers Ethics Advice on Criticism
The ABA has recently issued ethics counseling that advises lawyers not to respond to online criticism, counter to Colorado guidance