Tag:ethics

ABA Warns Attorneys About AI Disclosures in New Ethics Opinion

The ABA’s ethics committee released Opinion 512 focused on generative artificial intelligence tools for attorneys and firms.

Why We Unionized the Public Defender

In this opinion piece, Defenders Union of Colorado explains why it unionized and the issues it feels are pervasive for public defenders in the state.

Outstanding Legal Professionals 2023: Josef Bischetsrieder

Watching potential conflicts at firms with massive client rosters is no easy task. That’s where Josef Bischetsrieder comes in.

A Roundup of the 2022 ABA Ethics Opinions Released So Far

Law Week Colorado rounded up all the ABA formal ethics opinions released so far this year, providing a short summary of each.

ABA Issues Guidance for Lawyers on Email Protocols and ‘Reply All’ Use

The ABA’s ethics committee released a formal opinion cautioning lawyers to refrain from including their clients in emails to opposing lawyers.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion from July 20

The 10th Circuit upheld a district court's verdict and award against Raytheon for violating the Defense Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act.

Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibilities for Transaction Lawyers: CBA-CLE Education Event

The Colorado Bar Association on Nov. 30 hosted a CLE, “Ethics for Transactional Lawyers.” The CLE program covered rules of conduct for lawyers

Two Judges Disciplined Publicly, Three Privately in 2020

The Colorado Commission on Judicial Discipline on Aug. 3 released its annual report detailing disciplinary actions taken against Colorado judges and the number and nature of judicial misconduct complaints it received in 2020.