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Lawyers are members of a learned and honorable profession, subject to legal ethics rules, and encouraged to be civil as they practice their craft. These fundamental concepts—legal...

Recognizing that, nowadays, most lawyers communicate electronically with their clients, and with lawyers representing other parties, the American Bar Association has provided advice on...

Many lawyers have confronted the irksome practice of opposing counsel sending emails containing half-truths such as...

Regardless of communication barriers that various client circumstances may present, lawyers owe their clients the duties of competent representation and effective communication...

Dont Let Lies Infiltrate The Mediation Process By Jennifer Gibbs and Amanda Rodriguez Law360 is providing free access to its coronavirus coverage to make sure all members of the legal community have accurate information in this time of uncertainty and change. Use the form below to sign up for any of our weekly newsletters. Signing up for any of our section newsletters will opt you in to the weekly Coronavirus briefing. Sign up for our Texas newsletter You must correct or enter the...

To read this article in PDF format, please click here. Mediation is quickly becoming an even more important form of adjudication as courts have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the second surge in reported cases, courts across the nation have been forced to further postpone jury trials until at least March or April. Thus, mediation will be a more attractive option for parties looking to quickly resolve disputes and for courts to address overflowing dockets.[1] With thi...

Dont Let Lies Infiltrate The Mediation Process By Jennifer Gibbs and Amanda Rodriguez Law360 is providing free access to its coronavirus coverage to make sure all members of the legal community have accurate information in this time of uncertainty and change. Use the form below to sign up for any of our weekly newsletters. Signing up for any of our section newsletters will opt you in to the weekly Coronavirus briefing. Sign up for our Aerospace & Defense newsletter You must correc...

ABA Approves Remote Practice, But Questions Remain By Deepika Ravi, Lauren Snyder and Hilary Gerzhoy Law360 is providing free access to its coronavirus coverage to make sure all members of the legal community have accurate information in this time of uncertainty and change. Use the form below to sign up for any of our weekly newsletters. Signing up for any of our section newsletters will opt you in to the weekly Coronavirus briefing. Sign up for our Aerospace & Defense newsletter ...