Minnesota Lawyer Articles Index

*Finance & Commerce* *Minnesota Lawyer* Professional Responsibility Articles 1997 to Present
2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997.
TITLE	AUTHOR	RULE	DATE
Get ethical	Siama Y. Chaudhary, Assistant Director	Rules 1.5(b), 1.15(b), (c) & (e), 1.16(d), 4.2, 5.3, MRPC	02/01/10
Tell the Truth, Even on Your Résumé	Robin J. Crabb, Assistant Director	Rules 3.3, 4.1, 8.4(c) MRPC	01/04/10
It's the steak, not the sizzle that counts	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 4.2, 5l3(c)(1), MRPC	12/07/09
Fee Miscellany	Patrick R. Burns, First Assistant Director	Rules 1.5(a), 1.8(f), 1.8(h), 5.4(c), MRPC	11/02/09
Three Ways to Avoiding Complaints	Megan Prebelich, Assistant Director	Rules 1.4(a)(3), MRPC	10/05/09
You Do Not Represent the Estate	Julie E. Bennett, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.2, 4.3, MRPC	09/07/09
Some Important Reminders for Professional Firms	Kevin T. Slator, Assistant Director	Minn. Stat. § 319B	08/03/09
Something for Nothing? Not Really	Cassie Hanson, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.0(c), 1.4, 1.5(a), 1.8(f)(1), 5.3, MRPC	07/06/09
Even a "Flat" Fee Must be Reasonable	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 1.5(a), MRPC	06/01/09
Addressing the Need to Cooperate	Siama Y. Chaudhary, Assistant Director	Rule 8.1(b), MRPC Rule 25, RLPR	05/04/09
Identifying your client	Robin J. Crabb, Assistant Director	Rules 1.5, 1.7, MRPC	04/06/09
Reporting the Misconduct of Others	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 8.3, MRPC	03/02/09
Caution: Internet Scammers Targeting Lawyers	Patrick R. Burns, First Assistant Director		02/02/09
Three New Year's Resolutions to Make - and Keep	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.3, 1.4, 1.16, MRPC	01/05/09
A Look at Limited Scope Legal Assistance	Kevin T. Slator, Assistant Director	Rule 1.2, MRPC	12/01/08
Time For a Virtual Revolution	Cassie Hanson, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 5.5, MRPC	11/03/08
The Unique Responsibilities of Criminal Prosecutors	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 3.8, MRPC	10/06/08
Whose Rules Apply When a Lawyer Crosses State Lines?	Robin J. Crabb, Assistant Director	Rule 8.5(b)(1), MRPC	09/01/08
Lawyers Board Opinions and Appendix	Siama Y. Chaudhary, Assistant Director	Rule 1.15, MRPC	08/04/08
When Suspension is a Good Thing	Julie E. Bennett, Assistant Director		07/07/08
Avoiding Conflicts in the Sale of Title Insurance to Clients	Patrick R. Burns, First Assistant Director	Rules 1.7(c)(2), 1.8(a), MRPC	06/02/08
Self-Reporting Misconduct	Julie E. Bennett, Assistant Director	Rule 12(d), RLPR Rule 8.3(a), MRPC	05/05/08
When Does Zealous Advocacy Become Obstruction?	Cassie Hanson, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 3.4(a) & (d) MRPC	04/07/08
Truthfulness to Clients is a Must	Kevin T. Slator, Assistant Director	Rules 3.3, 4.1, 7.1, 8.4, MRPC	03/03/08
Avoiding Problems When Terminating Representation	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 1.16, MRPC	02/04/08
The Rule Change that Changed Nothing	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 1.6, MRPC	01/07/08
Clients & Credit Cards	Patrick R. Burns, First Assistant Director	Rule 1.15, MRPC	12/03/07
Lessons in Office Sharing	Julie E. Bennett, Assistant Director	Rules 1.6, 5.3, 7.1, MRPC	11/05/07
The 'Dishonest Procrastinator' Lives On	Kevin T. Slator, Assistant Director	Rules 1.3, 1.4, MRPC	10/01/07
Making Sure Your Firm's Website Complies With the Rules	Cassie Hanson, Assistant Director	Rules 7.1 - 7.5, MRPC	09/03/07
Don't Sue a Current Client for Fees	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 1.7, MRPC	08/06/07
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest When Changing Firms	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 1.9, MRPC	07/02/07
Notarization of Signatures	Patrick R. Burns, First Assistant Director	Minn. Stat. § 358	06/04/07 (orig. pub. 10/07/02)
Nonrefundable Retainers - When are They Appropriate?	Patrick R. Burns, First Assistant Director	Rule 1.5, MRPC	05/07/07
The Client Security Fund: Celebrating 20 Years of Client Protection	Julie E. Bennett, Assistant Director		04/02/07
Higher Interest Rates May Mean More Revenue For Legal Aid	Cassie Hanson, Assistant Director	Rule 1.15, MRPC	03/05/07
May Co-Counsel Sue for Damages?	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 1.5(e), MRPC	02/05/07
Recognizing the Volunteer Who Make It Work	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 3(a), RLPR	01/01/07
Conflicts for Recently Hired Government Attorneys	Thomas F. Ascher, Assistant Director	Rule 1.11, MRPC	12/04/06
When it Comes to Conflicts, Not All Interests are Created Equal	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 1.4, 1.7, MRPC	11/06/06
Cooperation in Disciplinary Proceedings	Patrick R. Burns, First Assistant Director	Rule 8.1(b), MRPC Rule 25, RLPR	10/02/06
Legal Employers Beware!	Julie E. Bennett, Assistant Director	Rule 5.8, MRPC	9/4/06
Competent Representation Requires Knowledge of Procedure	Cassie Hanson, Assistant Director	Rule 1.1, MRPC	8/7/06
Comparing Services Can Be Dicey	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 7.1, MRPC	7/3/06
Who's Watching The Lawyers?	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Assistant Director		6/5/06
Changes to Rule 7 of the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct	Thomas F. Ascher, Assistant Director	Rule 7, MRPC	5/1/06
Public Disciplinary Records Now Available Online	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director		4/3/06
Candor to the Tribunal: Changes to Rule 3.3 of the Professional Rules	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 3.3, MRPC	3/6/06
Frequently Asked Questions About Professional Firm Filings	Cassie Hanson, Assistant Director		2/6/06
Avoiding complaints in immigration matters	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director		1/2/06
"Now, Does Everyone Understand that I Don't Represent You?"	Thomas F. Ascher, Assistant Director	Rule 1.7, MRPC	12/5/05
The lawyer as advisor	Martin A. Cole, First Assistant Director	Rules 1.2, 1.8(f)(2), MRPC	11/07/05
Dealing With a Client With Diminished Capacity	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.2, 1.14, MRPC	10/03/05
New Rules Regarding Prospective and Limited Service Pro Bono Clients	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.18 and 6.5, MRPC	09/05/05
Disbarment - Not Necessarily Forever in Minnesota	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 15 and 18, RLPR	08/01/05
The Dual Role of Corporate Attorney and Board Member	Cassie Hanson, Assistant Director	Rules 1.6, 1.7(b), 1.13(a), MRPC	07/04/05
Rules of Professional Conduct in Personal Matters	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 8.4(b), (c) & (e), MRPC	06/06/05
Handling driver-passenger conflicts	Martin A. Cole, First Assistant Director	Rules 1.7(a), (b), 1.8(g), MRPC	05/02/05
Tips on Transacting Business with a Client	Thomas F. Ascher, Assistant Director	Rule 1.8(a)(1), (2), (3), MRPC	04/04/05
Inflating 'billable hours' on contingent fee cases	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 8.4(a) and (c) MRPC	03/07/05
Ethical Considerations In Providing Unbundled Legal Services	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.1, 1.2(b), 1.4, 1.8, 4.2, MRPC; proposed Rules 1.0, 1.2, MRPC	02/07/05
Avoiding Imputed Disqualification Through Screening	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.7, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10-12, MRPC	01/03/05
Alcoholism, Chemical Dependency Within Legal Community	Cassie Hanson, Assistant Director	Rule 8.4(b), MRPC	12/06/04
The Importance of Following Proper Notary Procedures	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 8.4(c), MRPC	11/01/04
What soon-to-be lawyers and law students can't do	Martin A. Cole, First Assistant Director	Rule 5.3, MRPC Lawyers Bd. Op. 8	10/04/04
Settle Issues, Not Complaints	Thomas F. Ascher, Assistant Director	Rule 8.4, MRPC	09/06/04
Return to Sender; Address Unknown	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.3 & 1.4, MRPC	08/02/04
When Sandpapering Goes Too Far	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 3.4(a), MRPC	07/05/04
Reliance on NonLawyers	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 5.3, MRPC	05/24/04
Failure To Pay Support and Maintenance	Cassie Hanson, Assistant Director	Rule 30, RLPR	05/03/04
A Look at Reporting Malpractice Insurance Coverage	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Assistant Director	Pending Model Rule	04/05/04
When Does a Current Client Become a Former Client?	Martin A. Cole, First Assistant Director	Rules 1.7, 1.9, MRPC	03/01/04
Remaining an Upright Person While Earning a Satisfactory Living	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Assistant Director	Rules 1.2, 1.4, 1.16, MRPC	02/02/04
Ethical Issues in Pro Bono Work	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 6.1, MRPC	01/05/04
Avoiding Problems When Settling Malpractice Claims	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assistant Director	Rule 1.8(h), MRPC	12/01/03
When Client Property Is Lost or Misplaced	Cassie B. Hanson, Assistant Director	Rules 1.4, 1.15, 1.16, 5.3, MRPC	11/03/03
New Rule Proposed on Responsibilities Regarding Law-Related Services	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Assistant Director	ABA Model Rule 5.7	10/06/03
Ethics Rules May Change When You Cross State Lines	Martin A. Cole, First Assistant Director	Rule 1.6, MRPC	09/01/03
Law Firm Naming Rights	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 7.1 & 7.5, MRPC	08/04/03
Dealing With Prospective Clients	Martin A. Cole, First Assistant Director	Model Rule, 1.18 Rule 4.2, MRPC	07/07/03
Changes to the Professional Conduct Rules in the Works	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	MRPC	06/02/03
The Importance of Accurate Quotations	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 11, Fed. R. Civ. Proc.	05/05/03
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Reciprocal Discipline	Cassie B. Hanson, Asst. Director	Rule 12(d), RLPR	04/07/03
Advisory Opinions, What are They?	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	LPRB Opinions	03/03/03
First Amendment Does Not Bar Attorney Disciplinary Action	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 3.5, MRPC	02/03/03
Are You Really Certain You Want To Resign?	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 11 & 18, RLPR	01/06/03
Lawyers Board Repeals Four Opinions	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	LPRB Opinions	12/02/02
Ethical and Procedural Withdrawal Requirements	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 1.16, MRPC	11/4/02
Notarization of Signatures	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Assist. Director	Minn. Stat. § 358	10/07/02
Using Outside Counsel	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Assist. Director	Rules 1.5(e), 1.6, 1.7 & 1.9, MRPC	09/02/02
Is Your Firm Required to File with the OLPR?	Mary L. Galvin, Assistant Director	Minnesota Statutes Chapter 319B	08/19/02
Another Look at Letters of Protection	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 8.4(c) & (d), MRPC	08/05/02
A Look at Making Loans to Clients	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director and Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.8, MRPC	07/01/02
Opinion Barring Secret Recording of Conversations is Repealed	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	LPRB Opinion 18	06/03/02
The Rules Regarding Disability Inactive Status	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 28, RLPR	05/06/02
The Self-Defense Exception to Client Confidentiality	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.6, MRPC	04/01/02
The Ethical Consequences of Improper Subpoena Use	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 4.4, MRPC	03/04/02
The Importance of Diligence and Avoiding Procrastination	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.3, MRPC	02/04/02
Receiving Client Property as a Fee or Security for a Fee	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.8, MRPC	01/07/02
A Lawyer's Duty to Report Misconduct Under Rule 8.3	Mary L. Galvin, Assistant Director	Rule 8.3, MRPC	12/03/01
Communication with Represented Parties	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 4.2, MRPC	11/5/01
Collecting What Is Due	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.15, 8.4(c), MRPC	10/22/01
Handling an Attorney's Death, Disability or Disappearance	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.1, 1.3, MRPC	10/01/01
Applying Rule 4.2 in Class Action Litigation	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 4.2, MRPC	09/24/01
Calling a Witness Whom You Know Will Claim the Fifth	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rules 4.4, 8.4(d)	09/10/01
Interest on Legal Fees: Usury is Illegal, Unreasonable, and Just Plain Bad	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.5, MRPC; LPRB Op. 16	08/27/01
Courtesy, Civility, and Discipline	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 4.4, MRPC	08/13/01
With Fee Sharing, Strict Compliance is Required	Mary L. Galvin, Asst. Director	Rule 1.5, MRPC	07/23/01
A Look at Lawyers' Obligation to Expedite Litigation	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.3, 3.2, MRPC	07/09/01
After Suspension: A Look at the Process of Reinstatement	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 18, 24 & 26, RLPR	06/25/01
Handling Retainer Fees	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.15, MRPC; LPRB Op. 15	06/11/01
Screening conflicted lawyers under Rule 1.10	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.10, MRPC	05/28/01
Testamentary Exception to Privilege, Confidentiality	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 1.6, MRPC	05/14/01
Professional Firms: If You Don't File, You Might Not Get Paid	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director		04/30/01
Can You Ethically View a Represented Party's Web Site?	Mary L. Galvin, Asst. Director	Rule 4.2, MRPC	04/16/01
Debits and Credits in the Battle Over IOLTA	Eric T. Cooperstein, Senior Asst. Director		04/02/01
Letters of Protection: Keeping Your Client's Promise	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.7, MRPC	03/19/01
Responsibility for Non-Lawyer Assistants	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 5.3(b), MRPC	03/05/01
Registration Fee: A Price of Practicing Law	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 5.5, MRPC	02/19/01
Psychological Fitness: Dealing With Mental Health Issues	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 8.3, MRPC	02/05/01
The Confidentiality of Lawyer Ethics Investigations	Charles E. Lundberg, Chair, Minnesota Lawyers Prof. Resp. Board	Rule 20, RLPR	01/22/01
You Can't Make Clients Keep Their Own Files	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.16, MRPC	01/08/01
IOLTA or Separate Client Trust Account?	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 1.15, MRPC	12/25/00
A Review Of The Rules Of Professional Conduct - ABA Ethics 2000	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Model RPC and MRPC	12/11/00
Can You Ethically Assert A Time-Barred Claim?	Mary L. Galvin, Asst. Director	Rules 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, MRPC	11/27/00
Settlements That Restrict A. Lawyer's Practice	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 5.6, MRPC	11/13/00
He Who Pays The Piper May Not Get To Call The Tune	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.8, 5.4, MRPC	10/30/00
Restrictions On Lawyers In Client Settlements	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.6, 5.6, MRPC	10/16/00
Directing the Tape-Recording of Phone Conversations	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	LPRB Opinion 18	10/02/00
Returning To Practice After Suspension	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 18, 24, 26, MRPC	09/18/00
"Reasonablefees.com" - Expect Special Scrutiny	Eric T. Cooperstein, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.5, 1.8, MRPC	09/04/00
Client Security Board Deals With Some Difficult Claims	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 3.02, RMCSB	08/21/00
You Should Really Already Know This . . .	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.15(b), MRPC and LPRB Op. 15	08/07/00
A Thousand Pictures Are Worth A Few Words	Mary L. Galvin, Asst. Director	Rules 1.15, 8.4(d) MRPC and LPRB Op. 13	07/24/00
The Mysterious Case of the Disappearing Lawyer	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 8.1(a)(3), MRPC	07/10/00
Too Closely Held for Comfort	Eric T. Cooperstein, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.7, 1.9, MRPC	06/26/00
Board Opinion No. 13 Revisited	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	LPRB Opinion No. 13	06/12/00
Use of Disciplinary Findings and Sanctions in Civil Matters	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 20, RLPR	05/29/00
Top 10 Excuses For Neglect And Noncommunication	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.3, 1.4, MRPC	05/15/00
Contacting Represented Government Officials	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 4.2, MRPC	05/01/00
Communicating With Jurors	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 3.5, MRPC	04/17/00
Nonlawyer Involvement In The Disciplinary System	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 3 and 4, RLPR	04/10/00
Using Trial Consultants On A Contingent-Fee Basis	Eric T. Cooperstein, Senior Asst. Director		03/27/00
When You're Sick (And Tired) Of It!	Mary L. Galvin, Asst. Director	Rules 1.16, 1.3, 1.4, MRPC	03/20/00
Using a Client's Confidential Information to Collect a Fee	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.6, MRPC	03/06/00
A Look at Ex Parte Contacts	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 3.3(d) and 3.4(c), MRPC	02/21/00
"Sticks And Stones . . ."	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 4.4 and 8.4, MRPC	02/07/00
Professional Responsibility for Professionally Incurred Debts	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 8.4, MRPC	01/24/00
Immunity Protection in the Disciplinary System	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 3.1 and 8.4, MRPC Rule 21, RLPR	01/10/00
Mortgages to Secure Fees	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 1.8, MRPC	12/27/99
Restating The Obvious	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 7.3, MRPC	12/13/99
So You've Got A Conflict? How To Avoid Withdrawing	Mary L. Galvin, Asst. Director	Rule 1.6, MRPC	11/29/99
Court Clarifies Coverage of No-Contact Rule	Eric T. Cooperstein, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 4.2, MRPC	11/15/99
Disposing of Old Client Files	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	ABA Informal Opinion 1384 (Mar.14, 1977)	11/1/99
A Penny For Your Thoughts	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.1, 3.1, 8.4(d), MRPC	10/18/99
Dealing With Third-Party Funds	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.15, MRPC	10/04/99
Hiring A Suspended Or A Disbarred Attorney	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 5.7, MRPC	09/20/99
Lawyer-As-Witness Rule Often Misunderstood	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 3.7, MRPC	09/06/99
Is A Client Entitled To The Lawyer's "Notes"?	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Assistant Director	LPRB Opinion No. 13	08/23/99
Filing Firms With The OLPR: It's Not Just For Us	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Assistant Director	Minn. Stat. Chapter 319B	08/09/99
New Technology Raises Old Ethical Problems	Mary L. Galvin, Assistant Director	Rules 1.8(e), 1.17, 5.3(c), 7.2(c), MRPC	07/26/99
Proposed IRS Regulations Raise Ethical Concerns	Eric T. Cooperstein, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.6, 1.15, LPRB Opinion 15	07/12/99
Does This Belong to Me?	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	LPRB Opinion 15	06/28/99
Adverse Representations	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.9(a), MRPC	06/21/99
Ethical Issues in Dealing with a Represented Party	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director.	Rule 4.2, MRPC	05/31/99
Ways to Get in Trouble Harassing a Third Party	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst.	Rule 4.4, MRPC	05/17/99
Some Hidden Rules in Contingent Fee Cases	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.5(c), 1.8(e), 7.2(e), MRPC	05/03/99
Pro bono: It's good and it's good for you!	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 6.1, MRPC	04/19/99
Loose Lips Sink Ships	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director		04/05/99
The Overdraft Program Protects and Serves	Eric T. Cooperstein, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.15 and LPRB Opinion 9	3/22/99
A Lawyer's Duty to Protect the Property of Clients	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.15(b), MRPC	2/22/99
Board Adopts an E-Mail and Cell-Phone Use Opinion	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	LPRB Opinion 19, and Rule 1.6, MRPC	2/8/99
Legal Ethics of Conducting Business With Your Client	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.5(c), 1.8(a), MRPC	1/25/99
How to Avoid Issues of Unauthorized Practice	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 5.5(a), MRPC	1/11/99
Lawyers Must Be Aware of Duties Owed Fiduciaries	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rules 1.2(c), 1.6, 1.14, 3.3, MRPC	12/31/98
Ethically Collecting a Debt From a Client	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director		12/11/98
Advisory Opinions Can Prevent Trouble	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director		11/27/98
Professional Responsibility Board Revises Rule on Bookkeeping	Eric T. Cooperstein, Senior Asst. Director	LPRB Opinion 9	11/13/98
Attorney Admonished Over Fee	Henry C. Granison, Asst. Director	Rule 1.5(a), MRPC	10/30/98
Dealing With Clients Who Lie: What Can You Ethically Do?	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 3.3, MRPC	10/09/98
Client Confidences, Secrets and the Discharged In-House Counsel	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.6, MRPC	9/25/98
Taxes: To File Or Not To File . . . That Isn't Even a Question	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director		9/11/98
Balancing Compassion With The Need For Public Protection	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director		8/28/98
A Lawyer's Duty to Preserve Confidential Client Information	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rules 1.6 & 1.9, MRPC	08/14/98
The Unique Art of Settling Lawyer Disciplinary Matters	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director		07/31/98
Ethics Rules May Apply When Civil Practice Becomes Uncivil	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 4.4, MRPC	07/17/98
Supreme Court Decision Provokes Review of IOLTA Accounts	Eric T. Cooperstein, Asst. Director	Rule 1.15(d) and (e), MRPC	07/03/98
Know the Rules Governing "Specialist" Ads for Lawyers	Henry C. Granison, Asst. Director	Rule 7.4(b), MRPC	06/19/98
Beware Of What You Ask Nonlawyers To Do On Your Behalf	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 4.2, 5.3, 8.4(a), MRPC	06/05/98
No Substitute For Undertaking A Thorough Conflicts Check	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.9(a), MRPC	05/22/98
It Looks and Smells Like a Conflict, It's Probably a Conflict	Candice M. Hojan, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.9(a), MRPC	05/08/98
When Lawyers Threaten Criminal Prosecution in a Civil Case	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 3.1, MRPC	04/24/98
How To Share Fees With An Attorney Who Isn't In Your Firm	Betty M. Shaw, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.5(e), MRPC	04/10/98
Diligence Means Always Returning Your Clients' Phone Calls	Patrick R. Burns, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.3 and 1.4, MRPC	03/27/98
Lawyers Only Hurt Themselves By Failing To Cooperate With Disciplinary Investigations	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 8.1(a)(3), MRPC, Rule 25, RLPR	03/13/98
Pitfalls in Debt Collection Practice Result in Discipline	Eric T. Cooperstein, Asst. Director	Rules 3.1 and 8.4(d), MRPC	02/27/98
Responding To An Ethics Complaint: On Whose Dime?	Craig D. Klausing, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 21, RLPR	02/13/98
False Notarizations Earn Attorney Private Admonishment	Henry C. Granison, Assistant Director		01/30/98
Can Lawyers Go On Strike? Withdrawing Services Not Always an Option	Candice M. Hojan Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.16(b)(3), MRPC	01/16/98
Your Duty to Train and Supervise Non-Lawyer Employees	Betty M. Shaw Senior Asst. Director	Rule 5.3, MRPC	01/09/98
Don't Withhold Client Files	Timothy M. Burke, Senior Asst. Director	Rule 1.16(d), MRPC	12/19/97
The Safekeeping of Cheeseburgers	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 1.15, MRPC	11/21/97
A Safe Solution for Attorneys Stuck with Abandoned Client Funds.	Kenneth L. Jorgensen, First Asst. Director	Rule 1.15, MRPC	11/14/97
Director's Office Admonishes Attorney For Failure To Clearly Communicate Fee.	Martin A. Cole, Senior Asst. Director	Rules 1.5(b) and (c), MRPC	10/24/97
Avoiding Inadvertent Violations of Lawyer Advertising Rules	Patrick R. Burns, Sr. Asst. Director	Rules 7.2(f), MRPC	10/10/97