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Government Lawyers, Confidentiality, Conflicts, and ABA Model Rule 1.11(c)

Because government lawyers can access information about not only their government clients but also individuals outside of government, ABA Model Rule 1.11(c) protects confidential information related both to their clients and to third parties.

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Five Tips for Reading Legislation and Code

This article presents five rules to teach lawyers how to read the difficult wording and format of statutes, regulations, and bills.

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Improve Your Legal Writing

Whether you are right out of law school or a grizzled veteran, legal writing is no easy task. These eight tips will help you create persuasive documents that are easy for your readers to comprehend.

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City Attorney

Anne Haley is a managing assistant city attorney for the City of Los Angeles, overseeing the city’s outside counsel program. Haley discusses her background as an entertainment lawyer and her ties to the notable and famous, including the late Johnny Cochran and Star Jones.

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