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Ethics

Lawyers should seek a client's consent before pushing for memorandum opinions to be published

The Legal Intelligencer

January 29, 2013

I have obtained a ruling from an appellate court in a case with a memorandum opinion that is very favorable to my client and which establishes new law that will be helpful to my client and other potential clients in future cases. Is it a violation of the ethical rules of confidentiality for me to actively seek publication of the memorandum opinion? Do I need my client's consent?

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