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The New Rule 4.1 “Truthfulness in Statements to Others”

On September 5, 2018September 4, 2018 By sdcountybar

By Richard D. Hendlin

When the new and revised Rules of Professional Conduct become effective on November 1, 2018, California will finally join the other 49 states which have already adopted some version of American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rule 4.1 “Truthfulness in Statements to Others.” California’s Rule 4.1 provides: Read More

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Ethically Withdrawing from Representation

On August 9, 2018August 9, 2018 By sdcountybar

By Carole Buckner

Properly withdrawing from representation pursuant to applicable rules, ethics opinions and case law can reduce the risk of a legal malpractice claim. On November 1, 2018, California’s revised Rules of Professional Conduct will become effective, and the current Rule 3-700 governing withdrawal will be replaced with new Rule 1.16. Read More