The technology that enables remote work has been around for more than a decade, but before the pandemic, lawyers rarely used it. Remote work was uncommon, and as a result, the many ethical issues triggered by remote work were infrequently ...
Read More »Tribute to my mentor, Edward Z. Menkin
Last month, when Ed Menkin died, the world lost a wonderful man. He was a loving father and devoted husband, a fantastic and renowned criminal defense attorney who fought zealously for his clients, and a mentor — my mentor. No ...
Read More »Is it a constitutional violation to mute defendants during video sentencing?
The past few years have drastically impacted the way that the world operates. The shift to remote work was a sudden and drastic change, but whether it will be a permanent one remains to be seen. The overnight transition to ...
Read More »NY on the ethics of protecting smartphone contact information
Smartphones are such an integral part of our day-to-day lives that it’s often difficult to recall how we managed without them. Our mobile devices allow us to easily connect with our family members and colleagues while also offering instantaneous access ...
Read More »Wellness for lawyers: How technology can help
It’s been more than two long years since the onset of the pandemic, and although things seem to be slowly, steadily improving, we’re not yet in the clear. The stressors of living during this unpredictable time cannot be underestimated. Some ...
Read More »Technology competence requires ethical compliance during remote proceedings
With new COVID-19 variants popping up left and right, we face renewed uncertainty about the pandemic and the near future. As a result, many law firms continue to allow remote work, and some legal proceedings are occurring virtually. The challenging ...
Read More »Remote work trends: Moving the bar on the unauthorized practice of law
COVID-19 has had far-reaching effects on both society as a whole and on the practice of law. Remote work has become commonplace due to the long-term impact of the pandemic and, as a result, the rules and regulations that limit ...
Read More »Law firm planning: 5 ways to get ready for the new year
The holiday season is already upon us, and you know what that means: 2022 is right around the corner. Is your law firm ready for whatever may come now that COVID-19 surges are occurring all around the country, and the ...
Read More »The 2021 holiday gift guide for lawyers
The year 2021 has been one to remember, and it’s hard to believe that it’s nearly over. With Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to start thinking about the holiday season. If you haven’t yet bought presents for the people on ...
Read More »Survey results: Law firm resiliency increased during the remote work transition
The pandemic and its effects have dramatically affected the legal industry and will undoubtedly continue to have a long-term impact on how legal work is conducted in the years to come. For lawyers, it hasn’t always been easy navigating the ...
Read More »NJ latest to weigh in on ethics of practicing law remotely
We’re well into the second year of the pandemic and as the disruptions continue, remote work is becoming commonplace in the legal profession. Every week of uncertainty leads to the increased acceptance of working from locations outside of law offices. ...
Read More »Another remote working ethics opinion, this time from San Francisco
In March of 2020 when the first shutdowns occurred, everyone believed we’d be back to normal in a few weeks. Now, more than a year and a half later, it’s clear that the “old normal” is a thing of the ...
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