Author Index Charles J. Northrup

Here's why the prohibition against in-person solicitation almost certainly didn't apply to lawyers who advertised their services in response to President Trump's immigration order.

Any fee is refundable if it wasn't earned or isn't reasonable. Calling an advance fee "nonrefundable" is usually asking for trouble.

Lead-generating services are proliferating - don't step onto ethical thin ice.

Evolving ethics standards make it more important than ever for lawyers to understand encryption.

There's nothing wrong with pitching yourself to a prospective client – as long as you follow key ethics rules.

Formally acknowledging the end of your representation can lead to a happier ending - and a new beginning.

Lawyers' ethical obligation to understand technology comes under the heading competence.

A recent Virginia case offers dos and don'ts for lawyer blogging.

You don't have to respond to unsolicited email, but there's a right way if you do.

Learn about federal rules, effective next month, governing the "all appropriate inquiry" necessary to establish the innocent landowner defense under CERCLA.