News & Articles

News & Articles

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 4.2, MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

Primary Subject: Communication

Secondary Subject: Technology in the Practice of LawCell-phones, E-Mail & InternetSocial MediaConfidentialityNew Technology

December 1, 2009
Craig D. Klausing

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: Rule 6.1, MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 2, Rules on Lawyer Registration

Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

Secondary Subject: Attorney Registration & CLE RequirementsLegal Services/Legal Assistance OrganizationsPro BonoWork & Services

December 1, 2009
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

Secondary Rule: None

Primary Subject: LPRB Opinions

Secondary Subject: Op. 21 A Lawyer's Duty to Consult with a Client About the Lawyer's Own MalpracticeOp. 9 (repealed) Maintenance of Books & RecordsOp. 7 (repealed) Indebtedness Incurred for Professional Services

November 1, 2009
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 1.5, MRPC

Secondary Rule: None

Primary Subject: Fees

Secondary Subject: None

November 1, 2009
Patrick R. Burns

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: Rule 12, RLPR

Secondary Rule: Rule 21, RLPRRule 8.4(b), MRPC

Primary Subject: Professional Obligations

Secondary Subject: Character and Moral ChangeMinnesota Rules of Professional ConductDisciplinary Cases

October 1, 2009
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 1.4(a)(3), MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

Primary Subject: Communication

Secondary Subject: Failure to CommunicateRetainers & Advance Client PaymentCompetenceLack of ExperienceSolo PractitionersFee Agreements

October 1, 2009
Megan Engelhardt

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.8(a), MRPCRule 1.9, MRPCRule 1.15(a), MRPCRule 1.16, MRPCRule 5.5, MRPCRule 8.3(a) MRPC

Primary Subject: Advisory Opinions

Secondary Subject: Advisory Opinion Summaries

September 1, 2009
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPCRule 4.3, MRPC

Primary Subject: Clients

Secondary Subject: Clients, Fiduciary; Conflicts of Interest; Avoiding Potential for Communications with Third Parties; Duties to Third Parties

September 1, 2009
Julie E. Bennett

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

Primary Subject: Suspension, Disbarment, Probation, Disability

Secondary Subject: DisbarmentSuspension

August 1, 2009
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 7.1, MRPC

Secondary Rule: § 319A & 319B (Minn. Prof. Firms Act) Minn. Statutes

Primary Subject: Advertising

Secondary Subject: Disciplinary SystemSolo & Small Firm Practitioners

August 1, 2009
Kevin T. Slator

Minnesota Lawyer