Want to Improve Cash Flow? This Strategy Could Change Your Firm

Evergreen Retainers: The Billing Hack Every Lawyer Needs Evergreen retainers are a smart financial strategy that can help law firms maintain steady cash flow while reducing the risk of nonpayment. …

Law Firm / Rule Making

FTC’s Final Rule on Consumer Reviews and Testimonials: What Lawyers Need to Know

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a sweeping new rule designed to combat deceptive practices in online reviews and testimonials. Lawyers and law firms should take special note, as …

Discipline / Louisiana Rule Making / Rule Making

Big Changes Ahead: Eastern District of Louisiana Proposes Tougher Lawyer Discipline Rules

Lawyers practicing in the Eastern District of Louisiana, take note—major changes to the Rules for Lawyer Disciplinary Enforcement are on the table, and they could have serious consequences for attorneys …

FAQs / Practice Tips and Aids

Ghostwriting for Pro Se Litigants: Legal Lifeline or Ethical Landmine?

Ghostwriting in the legal world isn’t about crafting the next bestselling novel—it’s when a lawyer drafts pleadings or motions for a self-represented litigant without putting their name on the documents. …

Ethics Opinions

ABA Formal Opinion 515: Lawyers’ Discretion to Report Crimes Committed Against Them

On March 5, 2025, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility released Formal Opinion 515, addressing whether and to what extent lawyers may disclose information when …

CLE / Judicial Ethics

May Judges Teach at CLEs Even If Lawyers Pay to Attend?

May a judge take the stage at a bar association conference if attendees have to pay to get in? According to the Maryland Judicial Ethics Committee’s opinion (2024-43), the answer …

Ethics Opinions / Practice Tips and Aids

Navigating Ethical Challenges When Representing Organizations and Key Takeaways from ABA Formal Opinion 514

Practical Tips for Lawyers Representing Organizations: Insights from ABA Formal Opinion 514 When advising organizations, lawyers face the unique challenge of ensuring their advice is understood as intended for the …

Discipline / Law Firm / Practice Tips and Aids / Professionalism

The Biggest Ethical Risks for Louisiana Lawyers—and How to Stay Out of Trouble

Navigating Ethical Risks: Insights from 2024 Sanctions, Complaints, and Rule Violations As Louisiana’s lawyer discipline landscape continues to evolve, 2024 stands out as a year of critical lessons for legal …

Discipline / Practice Tips and Aids / Professionalism

The Ethics Tightrope Every Lawyer Walks and How to Stay on It

Navigating the Ethical Tightrope: Trends in Lawyer Misconduct and Discipline In a profession built on trust, ethical standards, and the unwavering commitment to serve clients, lawyers carry significant responsibilities—and with …

Book / Discipline / Louisiana Cases / Practice Tips and Aids / Professionalism / Recent Cases

Ignoring the ODC Won’t Save You—It Might Sink You

In the recent disciplinary matter In re: Sonnier, 395 So. 3d 850 (La. 10/25/24), the Louisiana Supreme Court highlighted an important clarification regarding Rule 8.1(c) of the Louisiana Rules of …