New York Lifts Ban on Law Firm Trade Names
On June 18, 2020, New York amended its advertising rules to permit lawyers to advertise their services under a trade or domain name. The revised rule now prohibits only “names …
Switching Law Firms and Switching Sides
For most lawyers, the days of spending your entire legal career at the same law firm are over. Indeed, many lawyers move law firms at least once or twice during …
Producing a Former Client’s File in Response to a Subpoena Duces Tecum
Discovery is a critical component of any personal injury case. Lawyers send interrogatories, request independent medical examinations, notice depositions, and request documents during this fact gathering stage. Most obviously, defense …
Joint Venturing with Out-of-State Lawyers for Particular Matters
Louisiana lawyers stand willing and ready to assist victims of hurricane damage in receiving the compensation they deserve. Lawyers licensed in Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas, just to name a few, …
Must a Lawyer Deposit an Up-Front Fixed Fee into Trust?
No, under Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(f)(2), a flat fee becomes the lawyer’s property when the lawyer agrees to handle the client’s matter through completion. As a result, the …
Lawyer DWIs
Police arrest hundreds of drivers every week for driving while intoxicated. Unfortunately, lawyers are occasionally among these arrestees. These lawyers often call me with lots of questions—usually on Monday mornings. …
May a Louisiana Lawyer Assist in Distribution of Marijuana?
Probably not, but the answer is uncertain. More than thirty-three jurisdictions in the United States permit some type of marijuana sale and use. See Map of Marijuana Legality by State (as of June …
Tips for Sharing Office Space with Other Lawyers
Many lawyers share office space with other lawyers. Sharing office space has many benefits. These benefits include lower costs, networking opportunities, and unique educational opportunities. Sharing office space, however, can …
New Ethics Opinion Permits Payments to Fact Witnesses
On April 15, 2021, the Maine Professional Ethics Committee issued an advisory opinion on whether a lawyer may pay “a non-expert witness for time spent testifying at a deposition or …
The Ethical Pitfalls of Virtual Eavesdropping
The COVID-19 pandemic presented a variety of challenges for practicing lawyers throughout the country. Among these challenges are the professional and ethical implications involved in participating in legal proceedings and …