The NHBA Ethics Committee produces two types of work product. Opinions of the Committee (below) analyze and apply the Rules to specific situational inquiries submitted to the Committee. Ethics Corner / Practical Ethics articles analyze and apply
Attorneys may be asked to assist with the wind-up and final disposition of a deceased or incapacitated sole practitioner’s law practice. This article provides guidelines for doing so in compliance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct and Supreme Court Rules.
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
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I have been practicing for 10 years with the same firm and recently decided to move to a new firm that aligns more closely with my values. When I decided to
Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I am a partner planning to leave my current firm to join a new firm. Apart from the issues surrounding the division of clients, what duties do I have to my
Notice to Clients When Changing Firms Ethics Corner Article Dear Ethics Committee: I am in the process of changing law firms. I have already provided notice to my current firm but have not yet informed my clients