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ABA Ethics Committee Issues Guidance on Terminating Client Representations

The ABA’s ethics committee weighed in on Model Rule 1.16’s requirements for withdrawing from representation, cautioning attorneys to avoid breaking the “hot potato” rule.

Two Labor, Employment Bills to Watch This Session

One bill would add three professions to the “highly compensated workers” exemption for the state’s new noncompete law and the other restricts “surveillance pricing” for wages and consumer prices alike.

When Should a Lawyer Report a Client’s Crime?

The ABA’s ethics committee released a formal opinion explaining various exceptions to Rule 1.6(a)’s confidentiality constraints.

Court Opinions: Colorado Attorney Suspended Following Sexual Assault Conviction

Colorado’s presiding disciplinary judge suspended an attorney for three years following the conviction and a sentence of 12 years to life.

Legal Lowdown: Holland & Hart Names Denver Administrative Partner, Hall Estill Joins Forces with Rider & Quesenberry

In case you missed it this week: Holland & Hart appointed Jon Bender its Denver administrative partner, Hall Estill will join forces with Grand Junction firm Rider & Quesenberry and Dickinson Wright added one attorney.

Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Denies Nevada Green Party’s Request to Appear on the 2024 Ballot

The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition to vacate an injunction blocking the Nevada Green Party from appearing on the 2024 ballot.

Holland & Hart Adds Business Litigation Associates Shannon Calhoun, Andi Savage in Denver

Holland & Hart announced that two business litigation associates, Shannon Calhoun and Andi Savage, joined the firm in Denver.

ABA Releases Opinion About Rule to Reduce Risk of Assisting in Crime or Fraud Through Representation

In Opinion 513, the ethics committee explained which matters need to be investigated to avoid assisting with crime or fraud through representation.