Ethics of Working Remotely
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I just started a new job with a law firm in New Hampshire. At the time I received the offer of employment, my partner and I were living in New Hampshire.
Ethics Corner Articles
Withdrawal Obligations with Respect to Client Lies or Fraud – Part 3
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I recently learned it is very likely my client probably provided the court false and misleading information that is material to the dispute. What are my obligations with respect to these
Paying Fact Witnesses for Testimony
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have heard that a lawyer can pay a witness for reasonable expenses, but where is the line between expenses and paying a witness for testimony? How do I determine what
Withdrawing from Representation – Rule 1:16 Non-Payment and Failure to Communicate – Part 1
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: One of my clients paid me a retainer and we filed suit on his behalf. The retainer is now exhausted, and the client has not paid my invoice for several months.
Withdrawing from Representation – Motions to Withdraw – Part 2
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I represent a client in a litigated matter. Circumstances have developed that make it necessary for me to file a motion to withdraw from the case. Are there limitations on the
Can a client require an attorney to use two-factor authentication for communications?
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee, I regularly handle a number of matters for a small local bank. Recently, they had some information security issues and have changed how they communicate. They would like me to encrypt
Wire Transfer Fraud Best Practices
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have been seeing a lot of news about attorneys being the victims of wire transfer fraud, and my insurance company is asking questions about our handling of wire transfers. How
Working Remotely Under NH Rule 5.5
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: The American Bar Association recently issued an opinion regarding lawyers working remotely in a state in which they are not licensed to practice. What are the relevant ethics rules in New
Client Confidentiality and Technology
Dear Ethics Committee: My office recently upgraded its email service. I have started receiving daily briefing emails from the new smart assistant that is incorporated into it. They can be helpful in reminding me to get back
File Retention Guidelines
Ethics Corner Article The ethical underpinnings of client file retention are outlined in Ethics Opinion 2015-16/05 – Client File Retention. Federal and State statutory provisions may also bear on this issue depending upon the nature of