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E-Lawyering, The Aba's Current Choice Of Ethics Law Rule & The Dormant Commerce Clause Invalidates Model Rule 8.5(B)(2) When Applied To Attorney Internet Representations Of Clients, Michael W. Loudenslager
E-Lawyering, The Aba's Current Choice Of Ethics Law Rule & The Dormant Commerce Clause Invalidates Model Rule 8.5(B)(2) When Applied To Attorney Internet Representations Of Clients, Michael W. Loudenslager
William & Mary Bill of Rights Journal
The Internet is becoming the primary manner in which some attorneys serve clients. States have already taken differing views on whether it is acceptable for an attorney to engage in electronic representations of clients. Thus, determining what jurisdiction's law applies to such attorney conduct can be very important in deciding whether this activity constitutes the unauthorized practice of law and, if not, determining the exact duties of an attorney in such representations. This Article argues that the current version of Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 8.5(b), which governs choice of ethics law, can be interpreted to apply the legal ethics …
These Are Times That Should Try Lawyers' Souls, Lawrence K. Hellman
These Are Times That Should Try Lawyers' Souls, Lawrence K. Hellman
Lawrence K. Hellman
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Professionalism In The Legal Profession, Gerald Lebovits
Professionalism In The Legal Profession, Gerald Lebovits
Hon. Gerald Lebovits
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We Can't Escape Responsibility, Gene R. Nichol
Improving Prosecutorial Decision Making: Some Lessons Of Cognitive Science, Alafair S. Burke
Improving Prosecutorial Decision Making: Some Lessons Of Cognitive Science, Alafair S. Burke
William & Mary Law Review
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Circular 230 Opinion Standards, Legal Ethics And First Amendment Limitations On The Regulation Of Professional Speech By Lawyers, David T. Moldenhauer
Circular 230 Opinion Standards, Legal Ethics And First Amendment Limitations On The Regulation Of Professional Speech By Lawyers, David T. Moldenhauer
ExpressO
This article addresses the legal ethics and First Amendment implications of recent Treasury Department regulations governing legal opinions on tax-motivated transactions. As discussed in the article, the regulations are intended to address the significant policy and budgetary issue of practitioners’ involvement in the development, marketing and encouragement of abusive tax shelters. However, the article concludes that the regulations are in many respects an inappropriate response to these problems because their prohibitions prevent a lawyer from giving taxpayers a complete, informed assessment of their rights. As such, they create significant ethical conflicts and deny the public legal advice. More generally, they …
A Legal Career For All Seasons: Remembering St. Thomas More’S Vocation, Veryl Victoria Miles
A Legal Career For All Seasons: Remembering St. Thomas More’S Vocation, Veryl Victoria Miles
Scholarly Articles
The vast majority of the work taking place in most law schools is the preparation of law students for the practice of law; namely, to teach legal theory and doctrine, legal analysis, writing, and advocacy. In sum, the goal of most law schools is to teach the many different skills required in law practice and the professional rules of legal ethics. What appears to be lacking in the preparation of future lawyers are lessons on how to incorporate this vast amount of specialized learning and skill in ways that will be harmonious with the personal, moral, and ethical values that …