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November 5, 2021 NWSidebar

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.

October 3, 2021 NWSidebar

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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September 1, 2021 NWSidebar

Get It In Writing

Mark J. Fucile offers practical approaches to documenting fee agreements and modifications

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July 1, 2021 NWSidebar

Deed of Trust: Lawyer as Escrow

While a time-honored role, serving as an escrow can create significant risks for a lawyer and the lawyer’s law firm.

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June 1, 2021 NWSidebar

Words Matter: Interpreting RPCs

Interpretation of the words of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs) can determine whether a lawyer will be subject to discipline or a law firm to disqualification.

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April 1, 2021 NWSidebar

Hanging It Up

In this column, we’ll look at three risk management aspects of closing a law practice upon retirement.