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Professor Alberto Bernabe - The University of Illinois-Chicago School of Law

Sunday, November 17, 2019

Law Practice Today Issue on Ethics

Law Practice Today, the magazine of the ABA Law Practice Division, just published its most recent issue and it is all dedicated to ethics issues.  You can access it here.

The main articles include:

When the Rules Stagnate Innovation, Change the Rules:  Is the profession of law its own worst enemy when it comes to innovation?

Maintaining Ethical Boundaries on the Gray Web of Marketing:  The ethics of marketing online are not always black and white.

Cybersecurity for Attorneys: Addressing the Legal and Ethical Duties: Neglecting your legal and ethical duties to protect client data carries profound risks.

Keep Your Mouth Shut!: Why lawyers must avoid revealing confidential client information in an age of open mouths.

Work-Life Synchronicity in the Legal Profession: How to get more joy out of all aspects of life–including work.

Measurement Matters in Diversity and Inclusion: The ABA Model Diversity Survey is an important tool for progress.
Posted by Professor Alberto Bernabe at 1:31 PM
Labels: Attorney-Client privilege, Confidentiality, Innovation, Law firm management, Regulation of the profession, Technology, Wellness

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