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How to most ethically utilize language interpreters in the practice of law

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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September 3 2010

As Ohio lawyers adapt to serving an increasingly multicultural population and endeavor to meet the needs of the hearing impaired, there is an unprecedented need for participation of language interpreters in the legal system

Refraining from filing misconduct charges cannot be a term of malpractice settlement

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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July 7 2010

In Opinion 2010-3, the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline advises Ohio's lawyers that it is improper to require current or former clients to withdraw a disciplinary complaint - or to refrain from filing one - as part of settlement over a legal malpractice claim

The growing impact of technology and globalization on the practice of law

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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June 3 2010

Over the past 15 or so years, technological advances and globalization have changed the legal profession in ways not yet reflected in our legal ethics rules

What’s in a law firm name?

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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May 3 2010

Many marketing experts believe that a business' name should be memorable, easy to spell and pronounce, and descriptive of the business category or industry

Amendments clarify lawyer’s duties regarding third-party claims to client funds

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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April 12 2010

After the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct became effective in 2007, it was not long before lawyers who routinely maintain disputed client funds, subject to claims asserted by clients or third parties, became concerned about their duties under Rule 1.15 (d

Beware when sending text and instant messages to clients

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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January 5 2010

As clients are asking their lawyers to engage in instantaneous communication, many lawyers are accommodating them by using text and instant messaging for client communications

Thoughts on risks of social networking by lawyers

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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September 9 2009

Nowadays, lawyers increasingly find that joining social networking websites can increase their exposure on the Internet, bring to them more clients and grow their professional networks

Restrictive retirement agreements on right to practice law narrowly permitted

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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August 3 2009

As the population of the United States is aging, so are its lawyers

Proper use of the designation "General Counsel"

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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July 8 2009

The term "General Counsel" does not appear in the Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct

The importance of preventive consultations with ethics counsel

Bricker & Eckler LLP
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USA
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May 4 2009

As practice of law becomes more and more complex, the need to ensure that solo practitioners, law firms, corporate legal departments and governmental lawyers proactively comply with their ethical obligations has given rise to the importance of turning to ethics counsel for advice