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Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for May 10

Colorado’s PDJ publicly censured an attorney after finding she threatened criminal, administrative or disciplinary charges to obtain an advantage in a civil matter.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for April 22, 24, 25

The PDJ suspended an attorney after finding she failed to appropriately manage her trust account and imposed reciprocal discipline in two other cases.

Court Opinions: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinions for April 3

Colorado's Presiding Disciplinary Judge reinstated one attorney and suspended another, both effective April 3.

ABA Ethics Committee Releases Opinion Addressing Conflicts of Interest Under Model Rule 1.18

The ABA’s ethics committee released an opinion that addressed conflicts of interest under its Model Rule 1.18.

Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for March 15

Colorado’s disciplinary judge suspended an attorney after finding the attorney failed to manage client fees and filings in line with requirements.

CBA Issues New Ethics Opinion for Lawyers Addressing Clients in Group Emails, Texts

The CBA Ethics Committee released an opinion about ethical issues for lawyers who include clients in group communications.

ABA Releases Guidance on Misuse of ‘Confidential Government Information’

The ABA’s ethics committee released an opinion clarifying when attorneys can’t use confidential government information.

Court Opinion: Presiding Disciplinary Judge Opinion for Jan. 18

Colorado’s Presiding Disciplinary Judge suspended an attorney after finding he failed to communicate with a client about fees and filings.