Changing the rules

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The Office of Thrift Supervision's (OTS) action against Kaye Scholer, formerly one of the counsel to Lincoln Savings, is causing great controversy in the legal community about attorney-client confidentiality, the bounds of zealous advocacy, and what duty of disclosure is owed by law firms appearing before regulatory agencies. OTS rules forbid parties representing savings and loans from giving false statements or omitting material facts in proceedings before the agency. Kaye Scholer maintains it has been victimized by colliding standards.

Cases, Investigations, Confidential communications, Attorney-client privilege, United States. Office of Thrift Supervision, Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays and Handler, Disclosure of information (Banking law), Disclosure (Banking law)

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Grassroots lessons

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Former President Gerald R. Ford's brief career as a practicing attorney helped him develop a commitment to helping others that served him well in public life. He opted for opening a law firm in Grand Rapids, MI, with a friend after graduating from Yale Law School instead of staying on the East Coast. Ford's community connections to Grand Rapids allowed him to build his law practice and to develop the popular support that he used in launching his political career.

United States, Attorneys, Small business, Practice, Behavior, Ethical aspects, Ford, Gerald R.

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New opportunities; two ABA leaders rise to key positions at EEOC

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Gilbert F. Casellas, Pres Bill Clinton's appointee for head of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), was confirmed unanimously by the Senate in Sept 1994, and Paul M. Igasaki was confirmed as EEOC vice chair on the same day. Both men were extensively involved in ABA work, and they credit bar work with positioning them for federal appointments. Both think the legal profession has made strides in the area of diversity but still has far to go.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Casellas, Gilbert F., Igasaki, Paul M.

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