The Supreme Court appeared skeptical on Monday of arguments seeking to strike down the limitations a judge can place on what a lawyer can discuss with his client during an overnight recess while the ...

This article emphasizes that lawyers must carefully evaluate clients with diminished capacity, follow ethical rules, and document risks before pursuing guardianship. The best approach is for clients ...

A: California Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2(a) provides: “A lawyer shall abide by a client’s decisions concerning the objectives of representation and … shall consult with the client as to the ...

This article covers when attorney-client privilege in New York protects communications. Privilege generally lasts if disclosures are necessary for legal advice, such as to employees or professionals.

Q: We are in a civil case with others, suing a person who engaged in fraudulent misconduct. We share the same attorney who is trying to establish that the attorney-client privilege between this guy ...