NYSBA Issues Ethics Opinion Clarifying the Rules Involving Referrals
In a recent development, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has issued Ethics Opinion 1279, addressing the issue of referral fees... Read More
Does Legal Malpractice Insurance Cover Disciplinary Defense?
For lawyers, the specter of a disciplinary complaint is a serious concern. Allegations of ethical violations or professional misconduct can threaten not... Read More
NJ Allows Disbarred Attorneys to Apply for Readmission
New Jersey Courts announced on October 15, 2024 that the New Jersey Supreme Court will allow lawyers who had been disbarred to... Read More
New York State Bar Association Clarifies Ethics on Real Estate Referrals from Broker/Associate Lawyers
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) recently issued an important ethics opinion concerning the intersection of legal and real estate services.... Read More
Federal Court Ruling Overhauls Confidentiality in New York Attorney Discipline Matters
Attorneys who commit professional misconduct can be subject to discipline in the form of disbarment, suspension, admonishment, and other penalties. Each state... Read More
New York Court Procedure Update Provides More Efficiency in Filing Court Documents
New York State governor Kathy Hochul has recently signed two bills into law that will expand the ability to submit affirmations in... Read More
What Happens If I’m Accused of Cheating on the Bar Exam?
Although many states have now adopted the Multistate Bar Exam (“MBE”), each state still maintains its own set of rules and regulations... Read More
New York Differs From ABA Model Rules on Handling Legal Retainers
Should Retainer Funds be Held in Escrow?The American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility recently published Formal Opinion 505,... Read More
What Happens if a Client Disputes a Lawyer’s Charge Posted on a Credit Card?
In New York, there are multiple avenues for clients to dispute attorneys’ fees, such as in court or through a Part 137... Read More
NY to Allow Out-of-State Lawyers to Practice from their NY Homes
New York State’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, has issued an order amending its rules relating to lawyers who are admitted... Read More