When an attorney is engaged
in negotiations on behalf of a client, what conduct constitutes permissible
“puffing” and what conduct constitutes improper false statements of material
fact? An opinion from the Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct
interprets rule 3-700(B)(2) of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State
Bar of California; and Business and Professions Code sections 6068(b), (c), and
(d), 6106 and 6128.
| SOURCE: |
State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct |
| DEADLINE: |
May 19 |
| CONTACT: |
Angela Marlaud
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2116
415-538-2171(fax)
angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov |
An opinion regarding an
attorney’s ethical duties in the handling of discovery of electronically stored
information (ESI).
| SOURCE: |
State Bar Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct |
| DEADLINE: |
June 24 |
| CONTACT: |
Angela Marlaud
180 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-538-2116
415-538-2171(fax)
angela.marlaud@calbar.ca.gov |