October 03, 2025

California’s Confidentiality Rules for Lawyers Stand Apart

Lawyers frequently cite California’s confidentiality rule—California Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.6— as the strictest in the nation. How does it differ from the ABA Model Rule? In three ways. Read more here: https://oriellyroche.com/californias-confidentiality-rules-for-lawyers-stand-apart/

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ABA Ethics Opinion 517: New ABA Ethics Opinion Clarifies Jury Selection Obligations for Lawyers

The American Bar Association has issued Formal Opinion 517, shedding important light on how Model Rule 8.4(g) applies to peremptory jury strikes. The opinion reinforces that lawyers may not use peremptory challenges to unlawfully discriminate during jury selection, even unintentionally. California’s Rule 8.4.1 is closely aligned with Model Rule 8.4(g), so the opinion also provides […]

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