The duty to report professional misconduct is not new. In this column, we’ll look at two aspects of the duty to report professional misconduct under Washington’s RPC 8.3.
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Category: Ethics & the Law
RPC 1.13: Organizational Clients
While not a heavily litigated rule in either a regulatory or civil context, RPC 1.13 provides important guidance for Washington lawyers representing entities.
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Common Problems With Common Representation
Examining conflicts that can arise when representing clients whose interests may not remain aligned.
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New Normal: Risk Management for ‘Hybrid’ Offices
One of the most profound impacts of the pandemic on the legal profession has been on the way lawyers and their law firms work.
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What’s Left? Law Firm Risk Management After the Marketing Rule Amendments
The recent amendments are painted against the backdrop of a legal economy where lawyers in private practice face unrelenting pressure to market.
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RPC 1.14: Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity
The rule, which is titled “Client with Diminished Capacity,” is a seldom-litigated rule.
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