One of the challenges attorneys faces, and one that is not often given much attention in law school, is how to counsel clients through difficult dilemmas. Lawyers frequently have to advise clients who are choosing between several risky courses of action, balancing countervailing interests, or engaging (or asking that the lawyer engage) in unlawful conduct.…
Touted as the first state bar in the nation to require specific CLE hours related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection, New York's requirements become effective on July 1, 2023. The professional responsibility and obligation to have competency in technology is, however, not new, as many states have adopted the ABA Model Rule's requirement. The…