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Wisconsin Judicial Candidate Criticized over Political Comments

A leading Wisconsin lemon-law attorney has made headlines in his bid for a state supreme court judicial seat by announcing he is against a controversial voter ID law.

Del. Supreme Court Criticizes Chancellor's Tangent on Preppy Fashion

The Delaware Supreme Court recently rebuked the chief judge of the Delaware Court of Chancery for an improper digression in an opinion, reports the New York Times.

Claims by In-House Lawyers and Disclosure of Client Confidences

The D.C. Bar released an opinion discussing whether in-house lawyers are prohibited from disclosing employer or client secrets when suing them for retaliatory firing or discrimination.

Articles »

Lawyer Elevator Talk and Conflicts of Interest

By Stephen T. LaBriola

When does a consulting lawyer's informal discussions with another lawyer lead to ethical violations and/or disqualification?

Ethical Rules for Litigating in the Court of Public Opinion

By Michael Downey

Even Aaron Burr had a hard time getting a fair trial.

Duties of Local Counsel: More Expansive Than You Think?

By Stephen L. Miles

Don't be held responsible for the mistakes of national counsel.

Sound Advice »

Standards for Disqualifying Expert Witnesses

By Mike Downey

Litigator and ethics professor Mike Downey outlines three standards that can be used when attempting to get an opposing counsel's expert disqualified from a case. (8:29 min)

"Rambo" Attorneys—How to Handle Legal Bullies

By Mike Downey

Dealing with legal bullies is never pleasant. Hear as Mike Downey give eight steps to best handle these "Rambo" attorneys. (14:56 min)

ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct—Why Should Lawyers Care?

By Greg Hanthorn

Greg Hanthorn highlights three reasons why all lawyers, regardless of location, should read the ABA Model Rules. (11:09 min)

Announcements

Committee Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Mentoring

The Section of Litigation's Ethics and Professionalism Committee is pleased to announce its first ever web-based roundtable discussion. More information.

Center for Professional Responsibility Announces UPL School

The Center for Professional Responsibility's Standing Committee on Client Protection will be holding its inaugural "UPL School" on August 16–17, 2013 in Denver, CO.

Civil Right to Counsel Video

Learn more about the latest developments on the civil right to counsel movement and how you can get involved. Watch now.