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Next-Gen Bar Exam That Truly Tests Daily Practice Skills Must Include Technology

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“Professed technological incompetence is not an excuse for discovery misconduct” is not a court holding you want to see (James v. In today’s legal profession, lawyers must be technologically competent. This is reinforced by ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 CV 8931-VCL, 2014 WL 6845560 (Del. 5, 2014)).

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Leaving Your Firm? Aim for a Joint Notice to Clients

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The Model Rules and related comments make clear that a client has a right to terminate your relationship at any time. Attorneys should never think of their clients as merchandise. The Missouri Supreme Court emphasized this point in its landmark case In the Matter of Cupples. For instance, Ohio Supreme Court Ethics Op.

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