The Importance of a Nonengagement Letter
The Louisiana Court of Appeal for the Second Circuit recently affirmed the dismissal of legal malpractice claims against Bossier City lawyer W. Jarred Franklin because he sent a timely disengagement letter …
My Client Called Me a “Thief” on the Internet, May I Respond?
No, according to a recent ethics opinion addressing whether a lawyer may disclose confidential information to respond to online criticism. See Bar Assoc. of Nassau County, Cmte. on Prof’l Ethics, Op. No. …
Don’t Mislead an Unrepresented Person
The lawyer who recently sued Led Zeppelin for copyright infringement and lost has lost again. On June 30, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed …
June 2016 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations that were made public during the month of June 2016. Louisiana Supreme Court …
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 …
Two Baton Rouge Area Judges Suspended
On June 29, 2016, the Louisiana Supreme Court suspended two Baton Rouge area judges on recommendation of the Louisiana Judiciary Commission. First, the court suspended Judge J. Robin Free without pay for …
Are Federal Prosecutors Bound by Rule 3.8(e) When Issuing Grand-Jury Subpoenas to Lawyers?
No, according to a recent 2-1 decision by the United States Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Rule 3.8(e) prohibits a prosecutor from issuing a subpoena to a lawyer “in a grand …
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 …
May 2016 Discipline
These lawyers were the subject of Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary orders or Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board recommendations that were made public during the month of May 2016. Louisiana Supreme Court …