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Use of Email Creates Ethical Challenges

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By Anthony E. Davis [Originally published in NYPRR May 1998] Communications by lawyers involve two sets of legal and ethical principles — the legal and ethical obligation to protect privileged information, and the legal and ethical obligation to protect all other client confidences (or “secrets” in states like New York whose ethics code is...

Walking a Tight Rope: Preserving the Attorney-Client Privilege

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By Kirsten L. Christopher [Originally published in NYPRR April 1998] As trusted members of management, in-house counsel play an active role in business decision-making. Because in-house lawyers serve a dual role, many executives believe all...

Stiffer Sanctions for Frivolous Litigation Conduct: Amended Part 130 Now in Effect

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By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR April 1998] Tougher sanctions for frivolous litigation conduct in New York State courts are in place as of March 1, 1998, when amendments to 22 NYCRR Part 130 took effect. The amendments, which build on...