While perceptions and descriptions may vary, the term “unworthy client” generally includes dishonest clients whose lawyers get entangled in their client’s web of deceit. Even reputable law firms can easily become entangled with dubious clients if they aren’t
For decades, commentators and practitioners have bemoaned the deteriorating level of collegiality in the practice of law. But at the same time, popular culture and advertising have glorified (and financially rewarded) lawyers with a pugilistic character. And research suggests that
Defendants in repetitive litigation like product liability suits brought by the same lawyer or lawyers may think it makes perfect sense to include opposing counsel as a party to the settlement agreement, particularly one with a non-disparagement clause. Tennessee became
A recent decision from North Carolina highlights the complications faced by disciplinary authorities in dealing with the ever-increasing number of attorneys working “remotely” in other jurisdictions.
A New York licensed attorney living in North Carolina was nearly disbarred until the
The American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility (the “Committee”) issued its most recent opinion, which has an interesting new take on Model Rule 1.16 and the hot potato rule.
Rule 1.16 addresses lawyer withdrawal.
Today, several jurisdictions (D.C, Utah and Arizona) permit lawyers to practice in organizations where non-lawyers have ownership interests. For example, D.C.’s Rule 5.4(b) permits D.C. barred attorneys to “practice law in a partnership or other form of organization in which
In the days of yore, lawyers were generally viewed as a socially “conservative” group not likely to seek attention or say controversial or unkind things in public. Those days are, of course, long gone. Today many lawyers go out of
The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility (the “Committee”) recently issued its first opinion on generative AI and not a day too soon. While states such as Florida, California, West Virginia, and Kentucky, as
Conflicts of interest aren’t always straightforward, especially with trust and estate planning matters. The Supreme Court of Utah recently determined that there was no former client conflict under Utah’s Rule 1.9 where lawyers were found to have only represented the
This blog post was co-authored by Thompson Hine partner Tony Rospert and associate Micah Fishman.
Yes. Or at Least, They Shouldn’t Lie. (Do We Even Need to Say That?)
Lawyers experienced in the art of settlement negotiations can become
