Ethics Corner Articles

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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