Advising Clients on Their Social Media Use
We have previously discussed a lawyer’s ethical duty to understand social media. Such an understanding is necessary to provide competent representation to clients. So how does that translate in the real world? How should lawyers advise clients with regards to their social media accounts? Keeping in mind that each jurisdiction may differ, here are some […]
One Way to Limit Client Disputes
Many client disputes arise from a disagreement about the nature and scope of the engagement. Most clients will assume their lawyer is doing more for them than a lawyer intends. One way to limit disputes about what you were or were not hired to do is to clearly state, in writing, the scope of the […]
Have You Planned for Disaster?
Imagine this: After a long, but successful week, you lock up your law office and head home for a relaxing weekend. On Sunday afternoon, you receive a call and learn that somehow a fire was started in or near your building and half your office was ravaged by a fire. The other half is still […]
Connecting with Judges on Social Media
A topic that seems to come up a lot is whether lawyers and judges can be “friends” or “connections” on various social media platforms. Is it ever ok? What if a judge sends a connection request to a lawyer? If the lawyer rejects it, how will the judge react? What if a lawyer is “friends” […]
