David Kramer and Theo Nittis recently spoke on the “Ethical Pitfalls in Legal Marketing” at the Association of Intellectual Property Firms Annual Meeting, which was held in September 2022 in Santa Monica, CA. The AIPF is an international association of independent specialty firms that devote a majority of their practice to intellectual property law. READ MORE
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NetDiligence: Cyber Risk and Law Firms
Like many businesses, law firms have proven to be low-hanging fruit for cyber attackers, with the American Bar Association reporting that 29 percent of smaller law firms have experienced a data breach – up from 26 percent the previous year. Yet law firms, which routinely handle sensitive client data, are subject to data security and privacy laws. Find out how and why law firms are being targeted and what they can do to shore up their defenses. READ MORE
From Clyde & Co: Remote Working and the Perils of Enforcement of Rules Governing the Unauthorized Practice of Law
In this article, we look take a survey of ethics opinions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic that have addressed if, and to what extent, it is permissible for attorneys to work remotely in a jurisdiction in which they are not admitted. The answer may depend on whether the lawyer practicing remotely is holding themselves out as being licensed to practice in that jurisdiction. READ MORE
Thomson Reuters “2022 Report on the State of the Legal Market”
The new “2022 Report on the State of the Legal Market” shows that the legal market has remained resilient, even though myriad challenges remain for many law firms. The annual report reviews the performance of U.S. law firms and breaks down the factors that drive the need for firms to take a longer-range, more strategic view of their market positions. READ MORE
The Lawyers’ Lawyer Newsletter with Hinshaw: January 2022 Issue
Our New Year’s Edition of the Lawyers’ Lawyer Newsletter highlights 11 opinions from 2021 that may not have made front-page legal news, but should be on your radar. Remember: Life happens fast. Blink and you may miss important legal ethics opinions that capture the latest risk management trends. READ MORE
From Clyde & Co: Are In-House Lawyer’s Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable?
In this article, we look at whether in-house lawyers are in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct when they enter in to non-compete agreements and whether such agreements are enforceable. The only guiding rule as to the enforceability of these non-compete agreements is that this is still an evolving issue that depends on the law and ethics opinions of the jurisdiction in which enforcement is sought. READ MORE