Many states are making changes to business ethics that impact lawyers. Arizona approved its first ABS or Alternative Business Structure for a law firm last month. The changes approved by the Arizona Supreme Court last year became effective on January 1, 2021. For lawyers and other professionals, the changes in the ethics rules were substantial.…
Read MoreWhen the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of 2020, businesses had to make adjustments. Law firms were no exception. Instead of working in the office, attorneys and legal staff worked remotely from home. Someone typically reported to the office to pick up mail or organize files, but most communication and work were handled virtually from…
Read MoreA lawyer in Florida is in trouble with the Florida Bar because he used a pit bull in his advertising material. The Florida Bar filed a complaint on March 2, 2021, alleging several violations of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar. The Pitbull Lawyer at Taylor Law According to the complaint, Robert Laurence Pelletier is…
Read MoreThe penalties for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are significant in every state in the country. First-time offenders can expect to face steep fines and even jail time in addition to having their driver’s license suspended for anywhere from ninety days to a year. In some states, treatment for drug and alcohol abuse is also…
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