Loose Lips Sink Ships: Keeping Clients’ Confidences Outside of Work Ryan A. Podges Speaking too loudly in a public place about sensitive information is no longer the only misstep lawyers need to be wary of.
Police Use of Body Cameras Raises Questions about Medical Privacy Valerie J. Lopez Law enforcement is not a covered entity under HIPAA.
Confidentiality, Privilege or Both? Elissa Spencer Few of your duties will seem more straightforward and be more confusing than the interplay between your duty of confidentiality and the attorney-client privilege.
Not to Get All Heavy, But . . . Barry Malone You shouldn’t have to stop and consult the ethical authorities before taking the necessary actions to save a client’s life.
Strategies for Drafting and Negotiating Non-Disclosure Agreements Sean W. Fernandes Non-disclosure agreements are least effective when treated as boilerplate afterthoughts.
To Forward or Not to Forward . . . It’s Not Really a Question Ketan M. Ganase These tips will help in-house lawyers take steps toward preserving the attorney-client privilege for internal communications.
Is Being Friends with a Judge on Social Media an #Ethicsfail? Melissa Lessell Use caution when connecting with judges via social media and know the rules of the state you practice in before doing so.
Can I Charge for What I Don’t Know? Jenna Nand Avoid giving away your services but make sure you don't unethically pad the bill.
The Solo Practitioner and Social Media: Have I Struck the Proper Balance Between Smart Marketing and Sound Ethics? Edward M. O’Brien Don't forget the oldest method of marketing: Let your qualifications and accomplishments speak for themselves.
Managing Conflicts: Balancing Professional Judgment and Client Demands Edward M. O’Brien Is the client always right?
Smoothing the Bumps in the Road for Young Lawyers James Ellis Arden Stress kills, but not before causing mental problems, substance abuse, and possible ethical failing.
Professional Responsibility is Every Lawyer’s Business: Ethics Resources for TYL Readers The ABA Center for Professional Responsibility maintains numerous resources to help lawyers of all kinds with ethics and conduct dilemmas.
What If I’ve Connected with the Judge on LinkedIn? Erin E. Rhinehart Once again, social media and ethics make for an interesting combination.
Know Thy Judge How do you, within the bounds of ethics, find out about the judge of your case, and what can you do once you find out?
The Buck Stops Here in More Ways Than One Michele M. Jochner How to ethically delegate to associates and others.
New Attorneys Ethics: Representing Municipalities and Municipal Employees Chaz R. Ball Municipal lawyers represent not only those within the organization but also the constituents within the municipality.
How to Do Business with Kiddie Entrepreneurs Jenna Nand Leaders in the tech industry are eager to leverage the marketing potential of partnering with children, but what are the ethical implications?
Model Citizen Zero Discipline Scott Grover Is our system’s integrity sufficient to combat an attack comparable to the Panama Papers?
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