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Information for Tennessee Attorneys
The Rules of Professional Conduct (E.g. 1.1-Competence and 1.3-Diligence) require lawyers to plan for disaster related events to protect their clients’ interests. Please review the following information to ensure that your law firm is adequately prepared to respond to disaster. Should you need additional guidance, please contact The Bar Plan's Risk Management Department.
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Missouri Formal Opinion 128
The Advisory Committee of the Missouri Supreme Court recently issued a Formal Opinion 128 regarding nonrefundable fees. Please click here to read the Opinion.
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On August 5, 2010 the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued a formal opinion addressing website marketing for lawyers. The ABA Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility provides guidance to help lawyers avoid potential pitfalls and protect the public.
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