Out of Massachusetts comes a disciplinary opinion illustrating (again) the multiple consequences that can come from the unauthorized practice of law. In this one, however, the twist is that two brothers were involved — and they apparently got away with their UPL for 18 years.
Practicing in the Ocean State
The two brothers were licensed
Does the new year have you thinking about taking on work in a new practice area? Maybe business in your accustomed area is slowing, and you’re considering shifting gears. If so, beware of dabbling in areas where you don’t have the requisite knowledge and skill to provide competent representation to your client.
The ethical duty
It’s cold outside, baby! At least it is here in northeast Ohio. If you live in the frozen north, you might be lucky enough to have a winter home in a more weather-friendly state where you spend part of your time. What if you want to do legal work from there while enjoying the sunshine
Greetings 2018! Time for some ethics trend predictions to kick off the Year of the Dog (according to the Chinese zodiac). Let it be a year in which you doggedly pursue ethical practice (ouch). No more bad puns — here’s what’s hot as we begin the year:
Law firm cyber-security
No surprise here that the