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Ethics Opinions

ABA Issues Formal Opinion on Application of Anti-Discrimination Model Rule 8.4(g)

On July 15, 2020, the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 493 to provide guidance on the purpose, scope, and application of Model Rule 8.4(g). …

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Louisiana Rejects Collectibility Rule in Legal Malpractice Cases

On November 19. 2020, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that “proof of collectibility of an underlying judgment is not an element necessary for a plaintiff to establish a claim for legal …

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May a Lawyer Accept Compensation from a Service Provider for a Client Referral?

Probably yes, but only if the referral agreement will not affect the lawyer’s representation and the lawyer obtains the client’s informed consent, confirmed in writing. See Rule 1.7(a). Under Louisiana …

Ethics Opinions

ABA Issues Opinion on Conflicts Arising Out of Personal Relationship with Opposing Counsel

May a lawyer handle a matter in which the lawyer’s opponent is represented by the lawyer’s good friend? The lawyer’s neighbor? Girlfriend or boyfriend? In July 2020, the ABA Standing …

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