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December 15, 2023 NWSidebar

Nuts & Bolts: The Mechanics of Conflict Waivers

Conflict waivers aren’t something most lawyers deal with every day. In this column we’ll survey three aspects of the nuts and bolts of conflict waivers.

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November 16, 2023 NWSidebar

The Chatbot Made Me Do It!

A Mark J. Fucile column on competence and confidentiality in an age of artificial intelligence.

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October 12, 2023 NWSidebar

RPC 6.5: A Practical Solution for Conflicts at Pro Bono Clinics

An examination of the Washington state rule adopted in 2002.

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September 11, 2023 NWSidebar

My Soup Was Cold! Tips for Safely Rebutting Negative Online Reviews

Mark Fucile discusses lawyers’ constraints on rebutting negative online reviews as well as practical alternatives.

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July 12, 2023 NWSidebar

RPC 1.12: Conflicts and Former Judges, Arbitrators, and Mediators

A look at some of the ethical issues around “the former judge rule.”

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June 12, 2023 NWSidebar

Here & There: Remote Work in Washington and Beyond

Unauthorized practice issues for both out-of-state lawyers working remotely from Washington and for Washington lawyers working remotely from out-of-state.