Category Archives: Legal Ethics

Multi-tasking and Malpractice

Posted on November 7, 2011 by admin

In this e-world, clients want answers fast and I often see lawyers juggling tasks — attending a deposition while using their smartphones to deal with some other question or problem. I have always believed that, for me personally, multi-tasking increased … Continue reading →

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QualitySolicitors kiosks in London's WHSmith stores: a glimpse into the future for US legal services delivery?

Posted on October 30, 2011 by admin

Today's New York Times features a look at the legal access points placed by QualitySolicitors in numerous London WHSmith stores this fall, a sign that the UK's Legal Services Act has gone into full effect. The NYT article "Selling Pieces … Continue reading →

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Resisting Arrest, Accepting Treatment

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

The South Carolina Supreme Court has imposed a public reprimand with conditions for the following misconduct: In July 2007, respondent was arrested following an altercation with police officers at a bar. In July 2011, respondent pled guilty to resisting arrest… … Continue reading →

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We Want It For Free

Posted on October 21, 2011 by admin

The internet has become the place where folks go in search for free stuff. We used to pay for newspapers. Now we get news free on Google news or MSNBC online. We used to pay subscription fees for forums like … Continue reading →

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MIT School of Law?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by admin

My MSU Law colleague Dan Katz has unveiled an intriguing proposal for addressing the economic pressures and technology changes underway in the legal profession–The MIT School of Law: A Perspective on Legal Education in the 21st Century. Check out slides … Continue reading →

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