Slides from Webinar on Ethics and Security
Today, I presented a webinar on Ethics and Security for Law Firms During COVID-19. I discussed PA ethics rules relating to the obligation to keep data secure, setting up a
May 12, 2020
Recent Blog Posts
Pennsylvania Bar Association Ethics Opinion on Remote Work Spaces for Attorneys
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility released, what I believe to be the first guidance opinion related to working from home due to COVID-19. Since
April 15, 2020
Working from Home: Internet Connections
The first critical aspect when working from home these days is a secure Internet connection. Many people have either cable or fiberoptics connections at home. (Think Comcast for cable or
April 5, 2020
A Word About Zoom for Lawyers
Many lawyers have asked me what I think about Zoom right now for lawyers. I will share some thoughts. Two Ways to Look at Zoom and Video Communication As someone
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Lawyers & Employees Working From Home: General Concepts
I promised the PBA Solo and Small Firm Section that I would address specific issues related to managing employees when working from home. I reached out to ask people what
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Real Estate Agents, Stop Calling Me Darn It
Ok, I need to vent. And you, my fine readers, can listen, or rather read. Or not. Whatever. First, I am an ethics lawyer. In my profession, we have a
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Sample Disclaimer for Law Firm Websites
Attorney Websites Need Disclaimers Many lawyers do not have disclaimers for their websites. This is a problem. All law firm websites should have appropriate disclaimers. This includes a disclaimer at the
October 8, 2017
Don’t CC or BCC Your Clients on Emails
The Dangers of CC and BCC for Lawyers I’d like to talk about the risks of ccing or bccing your clients on emails. I see this scenario quite a lot
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