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 8.5, MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 5.1, MRPC Rule 5.5, MRPC

Primary Subject: UPL

Secondary Subject: In-House Counsel Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Crossing State Lines

November 1, 2005
Kenneth L. Jorgensen and Margaret Fuller Corneille

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 2.1, MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.2, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 1.8(f)(2), MRPC

Primary Subject: Clients

Secondary Subject: Advising ClientsAttorney-Client RelationshipCoachingLimited Scope Legal AssistanceCandorCommunication with ClientThird Party FundsLiability for/Settlement of MalpracticeAs Payor of Legal Fees

November 1, 2005
Martin A. Cole

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: Rule 1.14, MRPC

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.2(c), MRPCRule 1.6(b)(3), MRPC

Primary Subject: Clients

Secondary Subject: Diminished CapacityLimited Scope Legal AssistanceProtection of ClientDisclosure of ConfidencesCommunication with ClientAdvising Clients

October 1, 2005
Craig D. Klausing

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.10(b), MRPCRule 1.13, MRPCRule 1.15, MRPCRule 1.6(b), MRPCRule 1.7, MRPCRule 3.3, MRPCRule 3.8(e), MRPCRule 4.2, MRPCRule 4.4, MRPCRule 5.4, MRPC Rule 5.5, MRPCRule 7.4(d), MRPCRule 8.4, MRPCRule 8.5, MRPC

Primary Subject: MRPC

Secondary Subject: OLPR/LPRBAttorney-Client RelationshipClientsCommunicationConfidentialityConflicts of InterestFeesProfessional Obligations

September 1, 2005
Kenneth L. Jorgensen and William J. Wernz

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 19, RLPR

Secondary Rule: Rule 1.3, MRPCRule 1.4, MRPCRule 8(d)(2), RLPRRule 20(a)(2), RLPR

Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

Secondary Subject: Prior DisciplineDiscipline RecordsMitigation & Aggravation

August 1, 2005
Martin A. Cole

Bench and Bar

Primary Rule: Rule 18, RLPR

Secondary Rule: Rule 15, RLPR

Primary Subject: Disciplinary System

Secondary Subject: ReinstatementDisbarmentCharacter and Moral ChangeAlcohol/Chemical Dependency & Depression

August 1, 2005
Betty M. Shaw

Minnesota Lawyer

Primary Rule: No Specific Primary Rule

Secondary Rule: None

Primary Subject: OLPR/LPRB

Secondary Subject: Complaint RecordsDisbarmentDisciplinary SystemReports & Reviews

July 1, 2005
Kenneth L. Jorgensen

Bench and Bar

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

July 1, 2005
Cassie Hanson

Minnesota Lawyer

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

June 1, 2005
Timothy M. Burke

Minnesota Lawyer