Professional Ethics
Preventing Bias with the Model Rules of Professional Conduct: An Interview with Professor Jon J. Lee
December 6, 2021
Interview conducted by JLI Vol. 40 Lead Online Editor Hannah Stephan Model Rule 8.4(g) of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Responsibility attempts to curb harmful bias and discrimination in the legal profession, but states ultimately decide which regulations govern members the local bar. In this interview, University of Minnesota Law School Professor Jon J. Lee…
Continue ReadingContingency Fee Bans For Divorce Proceedings: Ethical Considerations or Patriarchal Protections?
March 25, 2024
By: Rachel Emendorfer* Marriage. What starts in hopeful beginnings often ends in bitter legal battles. In the United States, over 600,000 divorces occur each year.[1] But the prevalence of divorce in this country should not be mistaken for the ease of obtaining one. Ending your marriage can not only take months to accomplish but may…
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