Topic:      Aiding the unauthorized practice of law

Topic:     Obtaining a security interest in litigation (or its proceeds) to recover fees in prior proceeding.

Topic:   Imputation of conflicts of interest; dual representation of buyer and seller of real estate

Topic:    Referrals by foreign lawyers; permissibility of fee sharing.

Topic: Withdrawal from employment for non-payment of fees and expenses

Topic:   Conflict of interest; attorneys for legal services corporation with separate private practices.

Topic: Provision of out-of-state non-legal services.Digest: If permitted by other jurisdictions’ regulation, including their regulation of the unauthorized practice of law, a law firm may engage in debt collection activities outside the state that do not constitute the practice of law, provided the firm makes appropriate disclosures to the client and avoids misleading debtors.

Topic:  Municipal bond counsel; multiple representation.

Topic:   Partnership with out-of-state attorney

Topic:    Conflicts of interest, appearance of impropriety; part-time prosecutor serving as appointed counsel for indigent respondents in Family Court proceedings.