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Next-Gen Bar Exam That Truly Tests Daily Practice Skills Must Include Technology

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In 2012, the ABA acknowledged that technology competency is a critical skill in the evolving nature of law practice when it passed Comment 8 of Model Rule of Professional Responsibility 1.1. He encouraged attorneys to know enough word processing to edit documents. “A This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone.

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Leaving Your Firm? Aim for a Joint Notice to Clients

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The Model Rules and related comments make clear that a client has a right to terminate your relationship at any time. Attorneys should never think of their clients as merchandise. The Missouri Supreme Court emphasized this point in its landmark case In the Matter of Cupples. They cannot be bought, sold, or traded. Conclusion.

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