Twenty-Seventh State Adops Duty of Technology Competence
In 2012, the ABA adopted an amendment to ABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 1.1, comment 8, providing that “a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its …
ABA Calls for Comments on Proposed Amendments to Lawyer Advertising and Anti-Solicitation Rules
The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics & Professional Responsibility has called for comments on a comprehensive proposal by the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers to standardize lawyer advertising rules …
Louisiana Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment on New Rule Governing Fixed Fees
The Louisiana Supreme Court has called for public comment on a proposed amendment to Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(f)(2). If adopted, this amendment would impose upon lawyers more onerous informed-consent …
LSBA Codes Committee Declines to Recommend Rule Regarding Marijuana-Related Legal Advice
In May 2016, Louisiana became the twenty-fifth state to adopt legislation permitting the cultivation, distribution, and use of medical marijuana. LSU and Southern University are gearing up their grow houses …
A Call for Streamlining Lawyer Advertising Regulations
The Virginia State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legal Ethics has released for public comment proposed amendments to its state’s lawyer advertising rules. See Va. Bar Assoc. Standing Cmte. on Legal …
The Duty of Technological Competence
In 2012, the ABA adopted an amendment to ABA Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 1.1, comment 8, providing that “a lawyer should keep abreast of changes in the law and its …
ABA Adopts Broad Anti-Harassment Rule. Will Louisiana Follow?
On August 8, 2016, the ABA House of Delegates amended Model Rule 8.4 to include a broad anti-discrimination and anti-harassment provision, and three revised comments. The amendment, which was sponsored by …
Louisiana Supreme Court Adopts Rule Permitting Sale of a Law Practice
On June 21, 2016, the Louisiana Supreme Court amended the Louisiana Rules of Professional Conduct to permit the sale of a law practice. Rule 1.17 now allows a lawyer to sell …
LSBA Proposes Amendment to Rule Governing Fixed Fees
The Louisiana State Bar Association adopted a resolution at its June 2016 Annual Meeting recommending an amendment to Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 1.5(f)(2) governing fixed fees. Under the current rule, a …
Rule Amendment Permits Louisiana Lawyers to Claim “Specialty” Area
On June 2, 2016, the Louisiana Supreme Court amended Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct 7.2(c)(5), to permit a lawyer to claim an area of specialization—as long as the lawyer’s claim does …