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Book / Ethics Opinions

When Can You Walk Away? ABA Opinion Clarifies Rule 1.16(b)(1)

In Formal Opinion 516, the ABA’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility tackles a common but tricky question: When can a lawyer voluntarily withdraw from representing a client without …

Book / FAQs / Law Firm

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. …

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 …

Book / Discipline / Recent Cases

When Slow Justice Softens the Blow

Delays in Disciplinary Proceedings as a Mitigating Factor in Attorney Discipline The Louisiana Supreme Court’s recent decision in In re: Magee, 23-0364 (La. 1/19/24), underscores the impact of delays in …

Book / Ethics Opinions / Law Firm / Practice Tips and Aids / Recent Cases / Top Ten (or So) Lists

Top 10 Legal Ethics Developments of 2024: A Year in Review

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the most significant developments in legal ethics that shaped the profession this year. These changes highlight the …

Book / Discipline / Practice Tips and Aids / Professionalism

Fiery Language in Court Filings Can Burn Your Case

In Randazzo v. Imbraguglio, 329 So. 3d 282 (La. 12/21/21), Justice Crichton issued a pointed concurrence addressing the use of discourteous language in a writ application filed with the Louisiana …

Book / Ethics Opinions / FAQs / Practice Tips and Aids

ABA Publishes Guidance on Office Sharing Arrangements With Other Lawyers

On July 12, 2023, the American Bar Association published Formal Opinion 507 providing guidance on office sharing arrangements with other lawyers. See ABA Formal Op. 507 (July 12, 2023). Many …

Book / FAQs / Recent Cases

Does the presence of a third party waive the lawyer-client privilege?

The lawyer-client privilege is one of the oldest and most important privileges of confidential communications in our judicial system. See Upjohn Co. v. United States, 449 U.S. 383, 389 (1981). …

Book / Louisiana Rule Making / Rule Making

Louisiana Supreme Court Amends Rule Requiring Lawyers to Respect the Interests of Third Parties

The Louisiana Supreme Court recently amended Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15(d) to clarify a lawyer’s duty with respect to the interests of third parties in funds or other property …

Book / Ethics Opinions

New ABA Opinion Addresses Communication With A Represented Person By A Pro Se Lawyer

On September 28, 2022, the American Bar Association Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility published Formal Opinion 502 addressing whether a pro se lawyer may communicate with a person …

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