Ethics & the Law Archives - Page 5 of 8 - Washington State Bar News

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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.

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April 5, 2023 NWSidebar

RPC 3.5: Jury Research Before and After the Verdict

This column looks at jury research through the prism of RPC 3.5, which governs communication with jurors.

March 9, 2023 NWSidebar

RPC 5.6(a): Restrictive Covenants in Law Firm Employment Agreements

RPC 5.6(a) generally prohibits noncompete clauses in law firm employment agreements involving lawyers.

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February 9, 2023 NWSidebar

Team Sport: Co-Counsel Relationships

Co-counsel relationships can present their own risk management nuances for the firms involved.

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December 12, 2022 NWSidebar

RPC 2.3: Evaluation for Use by Third Persons

RPC 2.3 permits a lawyer to offer “evaluations” to third persons which raises some ethical quandaries.