Early in 2023, New York lawyer Steven A. Schwartz found himself in a bind when faced with a motion to dismiss an action he had commenced in state court that was subsequently removed to the District Court for the Southern...more
7/10/2023
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Rules of Professional Conduct
Are there limits on employees or agents of a law firm soliciting work for the firm from individuals known or reasonably believed to be in need of legal services for a particular matter? In a recently issued opinion, the...more
In an ethics opinion issued on January 13, 2021, the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has provided guidance to practitioners on responding to negative online reviews...more
2/1/2021
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Young Lawyers
One of the most commonly misunderstood terms in the Rules of Professional Conduct is contained in the admonition of Rule 1.9(c)(1) (“Duties to Former Clients”) that a lawyer may not “use information relating to the...more