State Bar Okays “Attorney’s Eyes Only” Discovery Provision
2019 State Bar FEO 7 It’s ethically permissible to agree to a Stipulated Protective Order that contains an “Attorney’s Eyes Only” clause preventing you from disclosing designated parts of the material from anyone else. But you should do so with caution, and you should make sure your … Read More +
The Road Less Traveled — North Carolina Splits from Other Jurisdictions on Fee-Splitting Issue
I am sure many of you are aware of Avvo’s online legal directory. However, you may not know that Avvo, as well as a handful of other platforms, is now offering fixed fee limited scope legal services online. How do these online legal service platforms work? In the case of Avvo Legal Services, Avvo determi… Read More +
Lawyers Mutual Interview: Lisa Sheppard, Executive Director of the Chief Justice Commission on Professionalism
Lisa Sheppard has been appointed as the new Executive Director of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). Sheppard succeeded Melvin F. Wright Jr., who retired from the position after 19 years. Sheppard graduated cum laude from Duke University in 1983 and received her juris doctor (J.D.)… Read More +
Just Say No
Ethical considerations regarding "Bring Your Own Device" policies. Read More +
Third-Party Litigation Financing and Ethical Traps for the Unwary Lawyer
Dangers associated with third-party financing of litigation cases. Read More +
The Ethics of Cloud Computing and Software as a Service
Tips for using cloud services ethically Read More +
State Bar Adopts Ethics Opinion Impacting Email Communications
New opinion addresses "Reply All" Read More +
Lawyers Beware: Serving as an Attorney “Pay Master” has Money Laundering Risks
The risks and obligations associated with serving as an attorney "Pay Master" Read More +
A “Behind the Scenes” View of the State Bar Ethics Committee
Mark Scruggs discusses his view of ethics opinions after his appointment to the Ethics Committee Read More +
Five Rules for Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (“ESI”)
Some helpful rules for managing electronically ESI Read More +
Doing Business With a Client Creates a Conflict of Interest
The dangers of doing business with a client and ethical duties under Rule 1.8 Read More +
Is This For Real? – Email Scams and Client Confidentiality
Protecting client confidentiality while investigating suspicious emails Read More +
Risk Management For Legal Support Staff
UPL, certification and guidelines for non-lawyers Read More +
The Verdict On Listing Case Results On Your Website
How to do it: NC Bar Opinion 2009 FEO 16 Read More +
