ABA Formal Opinion 520 Clarifies Lawyers’ Post-Termination Duty to Convey Information to Former Clients and Successor Counsel
The American Bar Association issued Formal Opinion 520 on January 21, 2026, addressing a recurring question under Model Rule 1.16(d): whether, and... Read More
Randall Tesser Made Partner at Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP
Tesser, Ryan & Rochman, LLP is pleased to announce that Randall Tesser has been made a partner of the firm! Randy’s practice... Read More
Bar Association Releases CLE Program Chaired by Randall Tesser
The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) has released a continuing legal education (CLE) program entitled, Lawyering in the Modern Age. Tesser... Read More
Randall Tesser to Moderate State Bar Ethics Panel
On June 4, 2025, TRR associate, Randy Tesser will be serving as moderator for “Making Money Ethically as Neutral”, a panel discussion... Read More
Randall Tesser Featured in Ethics WebZine
TRR associate Randall Tesser contributed an article to L Squared Digest’s May 2025 publication: Rooted in Ethics. The article, “The #1 Ethics... Read More
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
New Amendment to the Rules of the Chief Administrator: What New Reporting Requirements Mean for NY Attorneys
Starting December 1, 2024, attorneys in New York State will be required to provide additional information about their legal admissions outside of... 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