Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.15(c), MRPCRule 1.16(d), MRPC
Primary Subject: Fees
Secondary Subject: Nonrefundable RetainersRetainers & Advance Client PaymentFee AgreementsImproper Client Billing
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Primary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.16, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPC
Primary Subject: Clients
Secondary Subject: Neglect/Communication With ClientFailure to CommunicateCompetenceDiligenceRepresentationDeclining, Terminating or Withdrawing Representation
Primary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPC
Primary Subject: Clients
Secondary Subject: Limited Scope Legal AssistancePublic ServicesLegal Services/Legal Assistance OrganizationsRepresentationLimiting Scope of RepresentationPro Se
Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule
Secondary Rule: None
Primary Subject: Professional Obligations
Secondary Subject: Character and Moral ChangeCivility of AttorneysDecorum
Primary Rule: Rule 5.5, MRPC
Secondary Rule: None
Primary Subject: Advertising
Secondary Subject: Regulation of Attorney AdvertisingCommunicationNew TechnologyCell-phones, E-mail & InternetInternet & WebsitesMulti-Jurisdictional PracticeCrossing State LinesInternet
Primary Rule: Rule 8(d)(2), RLPR
Secondary Rule: None
Primary Subject: Admonitions
Secondary Subject: GeneralPrivate DisciplineDiscipline RecordsEthics Complaints, Investigations and ProsecutionsExpunctionIntegrityProfessionPrior Discipline
Primary Rule: Rule 1.10(b), MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 1.9(a), MRPCRule 1.9(b), MRPC
Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest
Secondary Subject: Background, Development & HistoryImputed Conflict of InterestScreeningScreening for ConflictsDisqualificationImputed Conflict & Disqualification
Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule
Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC§ 611A (Crime Victims' Rights), MN Statutes
Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Secondary Subject: Prosecutorial MisconductDisciplinary SystemDisciplinary CasesProsecutorsProfessional ObligationsProsecutorial ObligationsThird PartiesVictims of Crime
Primary Rule: Rule 8.5, MRPC
Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPCRule 8.5(a), MRPCRule 8.5(b)(2), MRPC
Primary Subject: Disciplinary System
Secondary Subject: Disciplinary CasesChoice of Law Disciplinary AuthorityMulti-Jurisdictional PracticeCrossing State Lines
Primary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR
Secondary Rule: None
Primary Subject: Disciplinary System
Secondary Subject: ReinstatementRule 18, RLPRMRPC Amendments & Proposed Amendments (2008-present)