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The Maryland Standing Committee on Rules of Practice & Procedure (“Rules Committee”) met on May 19, 2023, and recommended a number of changes to the Maryland Rules.  This blog is...

At its meeting in March of this year, the State Bar of California Board of Trustees approved a 45-day public comment period for two options for a new rule that would create a duty for California attorneys to report misconduct by other attorneys.

Nearly a decade ago, the SEC Staff issued a no-action letter that enabled investment bankers who limit their services to M&A transactions involving private companies to avoid broker-dealer registration with the SEC.

The Federal District Court in Philadelphia has sanctioned a lawyer for copying and pasting opposing counsel's motion in limine and filing it as her…

The key is finding a way to handle increasingly complex compliance while continuing to serve clients effectively.

Nearly a decade ago, the SEC Staff issued a no-action letter that enabled investment bankers who limit their services to M&A transactions involving private companies to avoid...

While M&A brokers previously faced uncertainty with respect to federal broker-dealer registration requirements, a new statute provides a clear and unambiguous exemption based on specified, limited activities.

A lurking issue for lawyers who live and/or work in multiple jurisdictions is which ethics rules apply to their conduct. A lawyer who lives, works, and serves clients whose interests...

The association is giving candidates up to two and half years to complete the exam after passing the first section of the test.

Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility of the American Bar Association published a formal opinion advising attorneys to refrain generally from including clients on emails and texts sent to opposing counsel. ABA Model Rule 4.2 affecting communication