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  1. ABA program is live -- we are doing introductions before we sink into ethical issues of Web 2.0 10:08 AM Jul 16th from web
  2. Warming up for ABA LPM telephone seminar on ethics and web marketing 7/16 at 12 noon CT: see http://www.abanet.org/cle/programs/t09eio1.html 7:36 AM Jul 9th from web
  3. Spyware -- spreader makes $146K in 10 days. Spyware spread through Twitter hotlinks. Say it ain't so? USA Today says it is: 6-10-09 page 2B 7:18 AM Jun 11th from web
  4. "Twittering is great writing -- it's the haiku form of blogging." USA Today 6-10-09 page 2D. Oh if only true. 7:15 AM Jun 11th from web
  5. What to cover with in-house counsel at entertainment company? Negotiation ethics, extrajudicial communications, anti-contact rule. 5:48 PM Mar 29th from web
  6. New blog post: Hinshaw Lawyers for the Profession® Alert: Ninth Circuit Declines to Follow California Definition of Unauthorized Practic ... 2:12 PM Mar 12th from Twitter Tools
  7. New blog post: Hinshaw Lawyers for the Profession Briefing: ABA Discusses Ethical Issues Related to Law Firm In-House Counsel http://tin ... 9:37 AM Mar 10th from Twitter Tools
  8. LMRM Conflict check for potential lateral joining firm? Perhaps screened lawyer at new firm can review conflicts preserving confidences. 9:07 AM Mar 6th from web
  9. LMRM Law firm insurance policy cover online activities? Stored client data or property? Sometimes specific coverage is appropriate. 9:04 AM Mar 6th from web
  10. LMRM Two legal mal plaintiffs' counsel say they research defendant lawyer on social networks. Do we research our and opposing parties? 2:25 PM Mar 5th from web
  11. LMRM Does the firm leave former matters open? Could this help a client-plaintiff claim that a legal mal statute of limitations hasn't run? 1:15 PM Mar 5th from web
  12. LMRM Disconnect between cost of legal services and value clients receive? Corp clients think yes. More at "ACC Value Challenge" www.acc.com 12:44 PM Mar 5th from web
  13. LMRM Does your engagement letter allow firm to keep privilege when talking with its GC/outside counsel about possible client-related claims? 9:43 AM Mar 5th from web
  14. LMRM Law firm merger? Check impact of new practices on insur premiums; think before assuming risk for acts done before your control. 8:54 AM Mar 5th from web
  15. LMRM Most important message from risk management counsel: "Tell me about issues or potential issues right away. We're in this together." 3:19 PM Mar 4th from web
  16. LMRM: FDCPA claim against lawyer may be defensible on bona fide error defense for bona fide mistake of law. Pescatrice (SD FL 2008) 1:32 PM Mar 4th from web
  17. LMRM: Private settlement of claim? Probably still tell insurer: disclosure sought on renewal, may face future liability. Blum (DNJ 2008) 12:10 PM Mar 4th from web
  18. LMRM: Response to "What advice would reasonable lawyer give on X facts?" more likely admissible than "What is relevant law?". 10:35 AM Mar 4th from web
  19. LMRM: Leg mal claims re patent, trademark, copyright only in fed ct? Substantive issue, likely yes. Fact or evidentiary, no -- FedCir 2008 8:44 AM Mar 4th from web
  20. LMRM: Client bankrupt? Fee claim may subject firm to bkrptcy ct jurisdiction. Invasive examiner report advocacy but thought unbiased. 7:55 AM Mar 4th from web
  • Name Michael Downey
  • Bio Mike Downey, partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP, teaches legal ethics and focuses his practice on ethics and risk management for lawyers and accountants.
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