Keep an eye on 'em; associates may be getting big bucks, but they still require supervision

Article Abstract:

Ethical rules requiring adequate supervision of law firm associates are discussed. ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct 5.1(a) and 5.1(b) require law firms to ensure that all lawyers conform to ethical rules and have adequate knowledge for legal practice.

Human resource management, Law firms

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Put it in writing; new ethics rules would require clients to sign off on any conflicts

Article Abstract:

The proposal for an ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct rule requiring clients' written 'informed consent' to any conflicts is discussed. The proposal applies to several rules, including, 1.7, 1.9, and 1.18(d).

Management, Conflict of interests (Attorneys), Conflicts of interest (Lawyers)

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Way over the client limit; out-of-state lawyers who angle for business can face sanctions, loss of fees

Article Abstract:

The author discusses the way some states sanction out-of-state lawyers who advertise their services in that state without being licenses to practice there. Some of these states have previously dealt with advertising by such lawyers as unauthorized practice of law. The author also mentions the application of old advertising rules to the Internet.

Legal services, Attorneys, Offices of Lawyers, Laws, regulations and rules, Admission to the bar, Lawyers, Advertising

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