New Hampshire lawyer disbarred for destroying computer

Top legal news of the week: Lawyer disbarred for destroying his computer, altering metadata before ethics hearing A New Hampshire lawyer has been disbarred based on allegations that he destroyed his computer before an ethics hearing and altered metadata to make it appear that he had provided conflict letters to a client when borrowing $275,000 from her. To read the full article, visit: https://bit.ly/3y5ppSw #legalnews #aba #law #legal #lawyers #DefenseCounsel #MintzerSarowitz #MSZLM

⚖️Legal Ethics: Model-Rule-A-Day⚖️ Rule 8.2 (Judicial & Legal Officials) prohibits making "false or with reckless disregard as to its truth or falsity" statements concerning the qualifications/integrity of a judge, etc. and extends to lawyer candidates for judicial office. The Comment is 3 ¶s allowing "honest and candid opinions on such matters" but encouraging lawyers to "continue traditional efforts to defend judges and courts unjustly criticized." 30 states adopted the Rule, many others with minor changes. D.C. alone did not adopt. #TheLawFirmGC #professionalliability #law

⚖️Legal Ethics: Model-Rule-A-Day⚖️ Rule 6.5 (Limited Legal Services Programs) provides a caveat relaxing the conflicts rules for limited representation. The Comment is 5¶s. 33 states copied Rule 6.5, KS and TX did not adopt and the rest generally have substantial variations. #law #lawyers #TheLawFirmGC

⚖️ Legal Ethics: Model-Rule-A-Day ⚖️ Rule 8.2 (Judicial & Legal Officials) prohibits false or reckless statements about judges, etc. The Comment is 3 ¶s. 30 states adopted the Rule, many others with minor changes, only D.C. did not. #legalmalpractice #TheLawFirmGC #law

⚖️Legal Ethics: Model-Rule-A-Day ⚖️ Rule 3.5 (Impartiality/Decorum of Tribunal) stops lawyers from seeking to improperly influence a judge/juror, etc. The Comment is 5 ¶s and Comment [5] extends it to depositions. Only 14 states copied Rule 3.5, most others have major changes. #law #lawyer #TheLawFirmGC

⚖️Legal Ethics: Model-Rule-A-Day⚖️ Rule 8.1 (Bar Admission & Discipline) prevents a bar applicant from lying, aside from Rule 1.6 info. The Comment is 3 ¶s. 31 states copied the Rule, others with minor changes. Rule 8.1 extends the Rules to bar applicants. #legalmalpractice #TheLawFirmGC #law

The Law Society of NSW, the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia and the Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner have released key principles for ethical AI use in legal practice. 👇 https://lnkd.in/gW9wrWU7 #LegalTech #AIRegulation #AccessToJustice

Legal Practice Intelligence reports on new AI guidelines for legal services in NSW, Victoria, and WA, ensuring ethical and responsible use of technology. Learn more...

Exploring the importance of professionalism and ethics in legal representation can protect your personal and professional interests. Contact us at +14804359233 or [email protected] for expert legal guidance. https://lnkd.in/gr57_kc9 Share if you agree! #LegalEthics #Professionalism #DUIDefense

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