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 7.1, MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 7.2, MRPCRule 7.3, MRPCRule 7.4, MRPCRule 7.5, MRPC

Primary Subject: Advertising

Secondary Subject: Misleading AdvertisingRegulation of Attorney AdvertisingInternetSpecializationInternet & Websites

September 1, 2007
Cassie Hanson

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.1, MRPCRule 1.3, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.15, MRPCRule 3.1, MRPCRule 3.4(d), MRPCRule 3.4(b), MRPCRule 3.7(a), MRPCRule 4.1, MRPCRule 4.2, MRPCRule 7.1, MRPC

Primary Subject: MRPC

Secondary Subject: Professional ObligationsObligations & Prohibitions of the MRPC

September 1, 2007
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 3.2, MRPC

Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

Secondary Subject: Disciplinary Cases

August 1, 2007
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 1.7(a), MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.7, MRPC

Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

Secondary Subject: ClientsCurrent ClientsSuing Client to CollectFee Collection

August 1, 2007
Timothy M. Burke

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: Rule 1.9, MRPC

Secondary Rule: None

Primary Subject: Conflicts of Interest

Secondary Subject: ClientsFormer ClientsSame or Similar Subject MattersImputed Conflict of InterestAvoiding the Potential for Conflicts

July 1, 2007
Craig D. Klausing

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: Rule 8.4(c), MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 8.4(d), MRPC

Primary Subject: Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice

Secondary Subject: False Notarization, Documents & Testimony

June 1, 2007
Patrick R. Burns

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: Rule 8.3(c), MRPC

Secondary Rule: None

Primary Subject: Lawyer Assistance Program/LCL

Secondary Subject: Mental Health IssuesAlcoholism & Chemical DependencyAlcohol/Chemical Dependency & Depression

May 27, 2007
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 1.5(b), MRPC

Secondary Rule: No 15 (repealed), LPRB Opinions

Primary Subject: Fees

Secondary Subject: Retainers & Advance Client PaymentNonrefundable RetainersOp. 15 (repealed) Advance Fee Payments & Non-Refundable RetainersTrust Accounts/IOLTA

May 1, 2007
Patrick R. Burns

Minnesota Lawyer