21 Rich. J.L. & Tech. 9 (2015)
Author argues that because of the evolving security risks brought by e-mail, Internet, and cloud computing, lawyers must reassess their ethical duties of competence and confidentiality. Ignorance of technology may lead to violations of lawyers’ fundamental ethical duties of competence and confidentiality.
Mentioned rules: ABA Model Rule 1.1; 1.6 comment 18
Mentioned ethic opinions:
- California Formal Opinion 2010-179
- ABA Formal Opinions 99-413, 11-459
- New York State Bar Association Opinions 820; 842
- Iowa Ethics Opinion 11-01
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