Casemaker Libra

13th Annual Ethics in Civil Litigation

Publication Year: September 30, 2015   Publication Type: Coursebook

Authors:
Karen Sutherland, E. Ross Farr, Jeffrey C. Grant, Patrick S. Pearce, Karen A. Pool Norby, Stacey L. Romberg

Table of Contents:

	Title
	Chair and Faculty
	Summary of Contents
	Program Schedule
	Chair Biography
	Chapter One- Ethical Issues in Social Media   I. INTRODUCTION   II. SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE BENCH   III. RESEARCHING JURORS ON THE INTERNET IV. FRIEND REQUESTS TO PARTIES AND WITNESSES   V. ONLINE ENDORSEMENTS AND ATTORNEY RATING SITES   VI. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION AND ATTORNEY WEB PAGES   VII. ATTORNEY WEB PAGES AND DUTIES TO PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS   VIII. CONFIDENTIALITY AND SOCIAL MEDIA UNDER SECTION 7 OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT   IX. CONFIDENTIALITY AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS   X. WSBA RESOURCES   XI. CASE STUDY
	Chapter Two- Ethical Issues Involved in Joint Representation   I. INTRODUCTION: JOINT REPRESENTATION OVERALL   II. THE RULES: RPC 1.7, RPC 1.8, AND RPC 1.6 III. WHERE LAWYERS GO WRONG
	Chapter Three- Ethics of Working Remotely   RPC 1.1 Competence   RPC 1.3 Diligence   RPC 1.4 Communication   RPC 1.6 Confidentiality of Information   RPC 5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers   RPC 7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services   NYC Bar Assoc. Formal Opinion 2014-2: Use of a Virtual Law Office   Virginia State Bar Legal Ethics Opinion 1872 March 29, 2013   State Bar Of California Formal Opinion No. 2010-179   The Virtual Truth: Seven Factors to Consider Before Opening a Virtual Law Practice   The Virtual Truth: Taking on Technology   The Virtual Truth: Four Tips for Creating and Maintaining an Efficient and Productive Virtual Law Firm Team   The Virtual Truth: Two Tips for Working Effectively with Clients in a Virtual Environment Presentation
	Chapter Four- Ethics Roundup- Recent Trends and Decisions
	Chapter Five- Ethics in Action
	RPCs   Table of Rules   Fundamental Principles of Professional Conduct   Rule   1.0A Terminology   1.0B Additional Washington Terminology   TITLE 1 CLIENT-LAWYER RELATIONSHIP   1.1 Competence   1.2 Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority   1.3 Diligence   1.4 Communication   1.5 Fees   1.6 Confidentiality of Information   1.7 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients   1.8 Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules   1.9 Duties to Former Client   1.10 Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule   1.11 Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees   1.12 Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral   1.13 Organization as Client   1.14 Client with Diminished Capacity   1.15A Safeguarding Property   1.15B Required Trust Account Records   1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation   1.17 Sale of Law Practice   1.18 Duties of Prospective Client   2.1 Advisor   2.2 (Deleted)   2.3 Evaluation for Use by Third Persons   2.4 Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral   3.1 Meritorious Claims and Contentions   3.2 Expediting Litigation   3.3 Candor Toward the Tribunal   3.4 Fairness to Opposing Party   3.5 Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal   3.6 Trial Publicity   3.7 Lawyer as Witness   3.8 Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor   3.9 Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings   4.1 Truthfulness in Statements to Others   4.2 Communication With Person Represented by a Lawyer   4.3 Dealing With Person Not Represented by a Lawyer   4.4 Respect for Rights of Third Person   5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers   5.2 Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer   5.3 Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants   5.4 Professional Independence of a Lawyer   5.5 Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law   5.6 Restrictions on Right to Practice   5.7 Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services   5.8 Misconduct Involving Lawyers and LLLTs Not Actively Licensed to Practice Law   5.9 Business Structures Involving LLLT and Lawyer Ownership   5.10 Responsibilities Regarding Other Legal Practitioners   6.1 Pro Bono Publico Service   6.2 Accepting Appointments   6.3 Membership in Legal Services Organization   6.4 Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests   6.5 Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Service Programs   7.1 Communications Concerning a Lawyers Services   7.2 Advertising   7.3 Direct Contact with Prospective Clients   7.4 Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization   7.5 Firm Names and Letterheads   7.6 Political Contributions to Obtain Government Legal Engagements or Appointments by Judges   8.1 Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters   8.2 Judicial and Legal Officials   8.3 Reporting Professional Misconduct   8.4 Misconduct   8.5 Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law   Appendix: Guidelines for Applying Rule of Professional Conduct 3.6