The Problem With Putting a Dragon in Your Pleadings
A recent federal court order out of Michigan is drawing attention in legal ethics circles for its unusual focus: a law firm’s use of a cartoon dragon logo in court …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Transforming Legal Practice: Utah and Arizona’s Reforms
Utah and Arizona have emerged as pioneers in modernizing legal service delivery and ownership structures. Utah’s Regulatory Sandbox, authorized by its Supreme Court in 2020, established a controlled environment for …
State Advisory Opinion Addresses Considerations for Lawyer Departing Law Firm
Lawyers departing from a law firm face many practical considerations when departing a firm for a new practice. This is especially true when some clients choose to leave the lawyer’s …
May a lawyer offer legal services under a subscription service fee model in which the client pays a monthly fee for legal services that the client may or may not utilize?
Subscription services are an increasingly common way for consumers to access products and services they frequently require. Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Instacart sell a product or service to …
May a lawyer bill a client or former client for time spent responding to a bar complaint?
No, a lawyer may not charge a client or former client for the time responding to bar complaints. Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct rule 1.5(a) provides, in part, that …
May a client’s creditor seize funds held in trust pursuant to a flat fee agreement?
Yes, according to a recent decision from the California Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. See Dickson v. Mann, Super Ct. No. 37-2021-00042299-PR-TR-CTL (July 16, 2024). In Dickson, the court of …