October 26, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Attorneys advising clients on federal laws and regulations should seek admission to the federal barEvery lawyer who is admitted to practice in the state should also apply for admission to the federal court in their state for a couple of good reasons.
By Samuel C. Stretton
8 minute read
October 19, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Ethics ForumQuestions and Answers on Professional Responsibility
By Samuel C. Stretton
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June 15, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Changing the practice of law is the best check against judicial corruptionThe Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice's released its report last month, offering a number of suggestions on how to revise the juvenile justice system and create better oversight for judicial actions.
By Samuel C. Stretton
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August 24, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer
People who file attorney disciipline claimsPeople who file attorney discipline complaints are immune to civil action if they maintain confidentiality
By Samuel C. Stretton
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May 10, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Ethics ForumQuestions and Answers on Professional Responsibility
By Samuel C. Stretton
9 minute read
August 23, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
A Proposal Would Empower the Disciplinary Board to Issue Public Reprimands Without Court ApprovalA set of proposals to change the state Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement were published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of Aug. 6. If adopted, these changes would create a whole new form of discipline in Pennsylvania.
By Samuel C. Stretton
8 minute read
September 14, 2010 | The Legal Intelligencer
Fee arrangements between clients and attorneys are not usually discoverable.I am involved in civil litigation and the other side has requested, through discovery, the fee arrangement I have with my client. Can I ethically provide that?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
June 07, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Prosecutors may not use detectives for unauthorized communication with a defendant who has counsel.I represent a criminal defendant. Detectives from the district attorney's office went to his home to attempt to speak to him. I assume that is unethical, but is there an exception because the district attorney is involved?
By Samuel C. Stretton
7 minute read
November 23, 2009 | The Legal Intelligencer
Respect and collegiality from the bench go a long way toward making lawyers happyQ: What do judges do that annoys lawyers?
By Samuel C. Stretton
11 minute read
February 15, 2011 | The Legal Intelligencer
Ethics ForumQuestions and Answers on Professional Responsibility
By Samuel C. Stretton
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