2002

2002

JANUARY
Imputed Conflicts under the New DR 1-107	Roy Simon
9th Circuit in Conflict with 5th Circuit over IOLTA	Lazar Emanuel
Rules Mandating Arbitration of Fee Disputes Now In Effect	Lazar Emanuel
Commission Urges Changes in Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Rules	Lazar Emanuel
Commission Proposes Changes in Fiduciary Appointments	NYPRR Staff
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

FEBRUARY
Opinion: Public Disciplinary Hearings? An Overview of the Debate	Sarah Diane McShea
Dual Representation Proper If No Present Conflict Exists	Lazar Emanuel
The DR 1-107 Definition of a Non-Legal “Professional”	Roy Simon
Lawyers as Witnesses: An Overview	Mary C. Daly
Sheraton v. LeBoeuf - A Test Of Trial Malpractice	Steven Wechsler
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

MARCH
Letters of Engagement Are Now Mandatory	Roy Simon
Sample Letter of Engagement
Joint Order of The Appellate Divisions
State Bar Avoids Vote on Open Disciplinary Hearings	Lazar Emanuel
A New Perspective: Revisiting Cohen v. Lord Day & Lord	Ronald C. Minkoff
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

APRIL
Conflicts of Interest in Patent Practice: Representing Competitors	Roy Simon
Colorado Claims Jurisdiction over New York Malpractice	Lazar Emanuel
Recent Ethics Opinions in Other Jurisdictions
Ethics Opinion Rejects Real Estate Broker Referral Fees	Lazar Emanuel
Lawyer’s Duty to Disclose Client’s Fraud in Litigation	Lazar Emanuel
NYSBA Reverses Stand On Contingent Post-Divorce Collection Fees	Lazar Emanuel
Lawyers as Witnesses - Civil and Criminal Cases	Mary C. Daly
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

May
Letters of Engagement and the Defense Bar	Roy Simon
Billing for Computer Assisted Legal Research	Steven C. Krane
Judge Marvin E. Frankel 1920-2002	Lazar Emanuel
A Note on Lawyers’ Trade Names	Marvin E. Frankel
Firm Disqualified For Conflict between Clients	Lazar Emanuel
Tennessee Prohibits Practice Before Admission to Bar	Lazar Emanuel
Six Clients in Search of a Lawyer: Or, Don’t Take the Case	Hal R. Lieberman
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

JUNE
Should Lawyers Serve as Corporate Directors?	Ronald C. Minkoff
Responding To A Client’s Fraud; The Controlling Rules	Linda Galler
Can Screens Cure Conflicts in New York?	Roy Simon
The Enron Debacle - A Primer for NY Lawyers	Mary C. Daly
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

JULY
American Bar Association Adopts Three New Rules	Roy Simon
Comparing Two Decisions on Lawyer Disqualification	Lazar Emanuel
Nassau County Bar Issues Two New Ethics Opinions	Lazar Emanuel
Rule 1.18 Duties to Prospective Client
1st Dept. OK’s Malpractice Suit against Rhode Island Lawyer	Lazar Emanuel
ABA Commission Reports on Multi-Jurisdictional Practice	Lazar Emanuel
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

AUGUST
New Jersey’s Hostile Attitude toward New York Lawyers	Roy Simon
Three NYSBA Ethics Opinions Interpret New MDP Rules	Mary C. Daly
Disposing of Escrow Funds Belonging to a Missing Client	Lazar Emanuel
Felonies and Serious Crimes in Lawyer Discipline	Lazar Emanuel
Federal Bar Admission Qualifies Texas Lawyer for Bankruptcy Practice in Michigan
DC Bar Governors Recommend Relaxation of MDP Rules
ABA Section Offers Settlement Guidelines for Adoption by House of Delegates
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

SEPTEMBER
New Rules for Lawyers Practicing Before the SEC	Roy Simon
Automatic Disbarment for Felony Convictions: Time to Rethink an Old Rule?	Sarah Diane McShea
Pecuniary Damages Rule Applied to Malpractice in Criminal Cases	Lazar Emanuel
Out-of-State Lawyers May Take Depositions in Ohio	Lazar Emanuel
Lawyers in Social Security Cases May Recover Contingent Fees	Lazar Emanuel
Supreme Court Strikes Limits on Speech by Judicial Candidates	Lazar Emanuel
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

OCTOBER
The ABA’s Multiple Actions on Multi-Jurisdictional Practice	Roy Simon
Don’t Get Burned By the Hot Potato Client	Mary C. Daly
ABA Adopts Amendments to Model Rule 5.5	Lazar Emanuel
Federal Courts Construe Rule 11 Sanctions Motions	Lazar Emanuel
City Bar Reverses Stand On Adverse Client Contact	Lazar Emanuel
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

NOVEMBER
Checking For Conflicts under DR 5-105(E)	Roy Simon
Maryland Disbars NY Lawyer Over Office	Lazar Emanuel
Indiana Court Rejects Jurisdiction over NY Firm	Lazar Emanuel
Protecting Client Funds When A Lawyer Dies	Lazar Emanuel
Time-Barred Counterclaim in Lawyer’s Suit for Fees	Lazar Emanuel
Lawyer Charged With Interest on IOLA Deposit	Lazar Emanuel
Specialization Announcement Requires Disclaimer Notice	Lazar Emanuel
Taking a Security Interest to Secure Payment of Fees	Lazar Emanuel
Lawyer Ordered To Return Unearned Part of Retainer	Lazar Emanuel
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel

DECEMBER
Joint Responsibility under DR 2-107(A)	Roy Simon
Non-Refundable Fees: Pitfalls and Safe Harbors	Sarah Diane McShea
Arizona Rejects Internet Referral Service	Lazar Emanuel
ABA Issues Opinion on Will Drafting
“Partnership” Accounting Denied To P.C. Member	Lazar Emanuel
Avoiding Rule 11 Sanctions by Withdrawing Complaint	Lazar Emanuel
Collection Lawyer Liable in Class Action by Credit Card Debtors	Lazar Emanuel
Concurrent Legal and Nonlegal Services Disqualify Lawyer	Lazar Emanuel
Court Rejects Motion to Void Specialization Disclaimer Rule	Lazar Emanuel
Self-Assessment Test	Lazar Emanuel