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Comments Off on When You Can Contact Others Who Are or Were Represented by Counsel: Part II
By Martin I. Kaminsky (Greenberg Traurig LLP) and Maren J. Messing (Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP) In Part I of this article, “When You Can Contact Others Who Are or Were Represented by Counsel” (NYLER April 2015), we explained the basic...
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By Martin I. Kaminsky (Greenberg Traurig) and Maren J. Messing (Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler) Lawyers sometimes want to contact a person who is connected with an adverse party or formerly connected with an adverse party in a transaction or litigation....
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By Robert A. Barrer Which of the following statements are true? A. Email is a wonderful tool for the successful practice of law. B. Email not only saves time and money, but also allows for prompt communication with clients, colleagues, and opposing counsel....
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Comments Off on Distinguishing Among Past, Continuing & Future Crimes
By Mary C. Daly [Originally published in NYPRR January 2003] Two different clients visit a lawyer’s office on the same afternoon. Client A tells the lawyer that he’s been desperate for money and has robbed a bank: “I did it last week.” He asks...
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By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR August 1999] Almost lost in the hoopla over the new amendments to the disciplinary rules are the new amendments to the Ethical Considerations (ECs), effective June 30, 1999. The ECs are not formally adopted...
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Comments Off on Second Circuit Rejects Privilege Claim for Conversation with Investment Banker
By Roy Simon [Originally published in NYPRR April 1999] Suppose a lawyer is structuring a major acquisition for a corporate client and finds it necessary to consult with an investment banker to grasp the details of the transaction. The lawyer’s sole...
