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Social Media And Legal Ethics, Jonathan I. Ezor
Social Media And Legal Ethics, Jonathan I. Ezor
Jonathan I. Ezor
A presentation on the legal issues arising out of attorney use of social media services, including for electronic discovery
Confidentiality And Claims Of Ineffective Assistance, Peter A. Joy, Kevin C. Mcmunigal
Confidentiality And Claims Of Ineffective Assistance, Peter A. Joy, Kevin C. Mcmunigal
Faculty Publications
This column discusses what a defense lawyer should do when called upon to reveal client information in response to an ineffective assistance of counsel claim.
Confidentiality Explained: The Dialogue Approach To Discussing Confidentiality With Clients, Elisia M. Klinka, Russell G. Pearce
Confidentiality Explained: The Dialogue Approach To Discussing Confidentiality With Clients, Elisia M. Klinka, Russell G. Pearce
Faculty Scholarship
Many lawyers lie to their clients by saying, “Everything you tell me is confidential” despite the existence of some rules that require lawyers to disclose client confidences and others that permit lawyers to disclose confidences to protect themselves or collect fees. In an effort to encourage clients to speak honestly, a number of commentators urge lawyers to provide either a general or specific notice of the exceptions to confidentiality. This Article offers a different approach. It seeks to promote an honest and open dialogue between lawyer and client that will create a relationship of mutual trust and will make it …