Monthly Archives: March 2023

Florida Supreme Court implements rule permitting lawyers to respond to former client’s criminal allegations via the internet

Posted on March 30, 2023 by jcorsmeier

Hello everyone and welcome to this Ethics Alert which will discuss the recent Florida Supreme Court opinion revising, inter alia, Florida Bar Rule 4-1.6 permitting lawyers to provide client confidential information in responding to allegations “published via the internet by a … Continue reading →

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ABA Formal Opinion 504 provides guidance to lawyers who wish to practice on multiple jurisdictions

Posted on March 22, 2023 by jcorsmeier

discuss recent ABA Formal Opinion 504, which addresses changes in the legal profession to meet the demands of clients who have interstate businesses and in other legal matters.  ABA Formal Opinion 504 is here:  Formal Opinion 504 (americanbar.org)    As … Continue reading →

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