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Client Confidences And Public Confidence In The Legal Profession: Observations On The Aba House Of Delegates Deliberations On The Duty Of Confidentiality, Irma S. Russell
Client Confidences And Public Confidence In The Legal Profession: Observations On The Aba House Of Delegates Deliberations On The Duty Of Confidentiality, Irma S. Russell
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This article sets forth points to encourage the ABA House of Delegates to reconsider proposed revisions to Model Rule 1.6 (b)(2) and (b)(3) and to reject any proposals to revert back to the former rule. Specifically, the article urges the delegates to: 1) be aware of absolutes and consider proportionality; 2) recognize lawyers as trustworthy decision makers; and 3) acknowledge the profession's responsibility to the public. The article suggests that the possibility of reverting to the former rule is radically out of step with the tradition of confidentiality in the American legal profession and with the rules of professional conduct …
The Ethics 2000 Process: Revisions To The Aba Model Rules Approved By The Aba House Of Delegates, Irma S. Russell
The Ethics 2000 Process: Revisions To The Aba Model Rules Approved By The Aba House Of Delegates, Irma S. Russell
Faculty Journal Articles & Other Writings
This article provides examples of the Ethics 2000 Commission's work and examines a few changes likely to affect lawyers practicing in the environmental arena.