The ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has released a formal opinion addressing live, in-person lawyer solicitation. In Formal Opinion 501 (Apr. 13, 2022), the committee seeks to …
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations published during the month of March 2022. Louisiana Supreme Court John Lynn Ponder. …
On March 14, 2022, Louisiana State Senator Barrow Peacock introduced SB 378 into the Louisiana Senate. The bill seeks to prevent all misleading or deceptive advertisements, including those that: (1) …
On February 11, 2022, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an order allowing Louisiana lawyers to complete six hours of their mandatory continuing education hours for the 2022 calendar year on-line. See Louisiana Supreme Court …
Lawyers know—or should know—that they may not communicate with an adversary’s client about the subject of the representation without the other lawyer’s consent. See La. Rules of Prof’l Conduct, r. …
Moving to recuse a judge is a dangerous game. One of my law school professors likened it to hunting a lion—something that you better not do unless you’re sure that …
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations published during the month of February 2022. Louisiana Supreme Court Cynthia Ann Langston …
On August 25, 2021, the Rules of Professional Conduct Committee of the Louisiana State Bar Association published Public Opinion 21-RPCC-22 providing guidance on a lawyer’s use of a percentage-based fee …
Yes, a Louisiana lawyer may record a phone call with a potential witness if at least one of the parties to call has given prior consent to the recording. First, …
CNA, the leading malpractice insurer for Louisiana lawyers, recently distributed to its insureds helpful advice on how to avoid missing court deadlines. See CNA You Missed a Deadline??? How to …
