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Reminder of Attorneys’ Ethical Obligations When Practicing Remotely
The Pennsylvania Bar Association recently issued an Opinion that gives some reminders of our ethical obligations as attorneys as we... Read More »
Departure is Such Sweet Sorrow: Leaving Your Law Firm
You may have just been invited to leave your current firm to join a prestigious big firm. Or maybe you... Read More »
Bankruptcy Court Weighs in on Conflicts of Interest in Business Transactions
A recent decision of the U.S. Bankruptcy for the District of Massachusetts in the adversary proceeding Cruikshank v. Dixon, in... Read More »
Keep Calm and Carry On – What to Do With a Letter From Bar Counsel
Keep Calm and Carry On – What to Do With a Letter From Bar Counsel Monday morning just got worse. You... Read More »
Supreme Judicial Court limits use of in pari delicto defense
In the recent case of Merrimack College v. KPMG, LLP (SJC-12434), the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court cut back on the... Read More »
The Attorney – Client Relationship 101: Helpful Reminders Before, During and After Representation
The existence, terms, and scope of an attorney-client relationship are generally straightforward and understood between the parties. There are times,... Read More »
How to Withdraw from Representation Ethically in Mass
The saying goes, “Getting married is easy, getting divorced is complicated.” A similar sentiment applies once a lawyer has entered... Read More »
Stormy and the lawyers: Ethics 101
The Stormy Daniels-Donald Trump story has political pundits abuzz with charges and countercharges. Who is telling the truth? Is Daniels... Read More »
Who Can You Talk to Confidentially About a Client Dispute?
A dispute has arisen between you and a client. You are not exactly sure how to handle the situation, so... Read More »
Corporate Counsel And Duties Beyond The Client published on Law360.com
Representing closely-held entities can present a challenging array of ethical dilemmas for in-house or outside counsel, especially with regard to... Read More »
Why Mediation Works (99% of the Time)
As a mediator, I am not surprised by how much effort lawyers devote to picking the “right” mediator, even though... Read More »