News and Articles below provide a range of information and are listed in reverse chronological order. Sort Articles by Rule or Subject. Download printable versions of information within each Article, Announcement or Press Release.
Primary Rule: Rule 1.13(a), MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.6, MRPCRule 1.7(b), MRPC
Primary Subject: Representation
Secondary Subject: Counsel for Corporation/Business EntityConflicts of InterestCorporations/Business EntitiesPersonal/Financial Interest in Client MatterDisciplinary SystemEthics Opinions
Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(e), MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(b), MRPCRule 8.4(c), MRPC
Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Secondary Subject: Disciplining Private BehaviorMisrepresentation & DishonestyThreatening Criminal Prosecution
Primary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.5(e)(1), MRPCRule 1.15, MRPC
Primary Subject: Competence
Secondary Subject: Lack of ExperienceKnowledge of Rules or ProcedureSolo PractitionersOf Attorneys
Primary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.7(a), MRPCRule 1.7(b) MRPCRule 1.8(g), MRPC
Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest
Secondary Subject: Consent/WaiverCurrent ClientsProspective Clients
Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule
Secondary Rule: None
Primary Subject: Disciplinary System
Secondary Subject: Other JurisdictionsReports & Reviews
Primary Rule: Rule 1.8, MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8(a), MRPC
Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest
Secondary Subject: Business Transactions with ClientsConsent/Waiver
Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule
Secondary Rule: None
Primary Subject: Multi-Jurisdictional Practice
Secondary Subject: None
Primary Rule: Rule 1.2(b), MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.4(a), MRPCRule 8.4(d), MRPC
Primary Subject: Admonitions
Secondary Subject: Summary of Admonitions ArticlesLimiting Scope of, RepresentationFailure to CommunicateKnowledge of Rules or ProcedureLack of ExperienceDiligencePrivate Discipline
Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(a), MRPC
Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Secondary Subject: Misrepresentation & DishonestyImproper Client Billing
Primary Rule: Rule 1.8(f), MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(a), MRPC Rule 1.16(d), MRPC
Primary Subject: Third Parties
Secondary Subject: As Payor of Legal Fees Third Party Funds Conflicts of Interest Avoiding the Potential for Consent/Waiver
