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 Ethical Considerations in the Electronic Era
 

In the wake of efiling, eserving, emailing, electronic storing of client files, list serves, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other forms of technology, the resources provided here are a few examples of what is available on bar web sites to help the panel navigate the ethics in their appellate practice. Relevant statutes are included below.

From American Bar Association

Law Practice Management Section: eLawyering Task Force - 2009
The Ethical Implications Of Online Software - 2008

From California State Bar Association

Technology Offers an E-ticket to a New World of Legal Practice - 2010
Proposed Formal Opinion Interim No. 08-0002. Comment Deadline: January 4, 2010
(Use of computer, software, and wireless connection)
Cyberspace, Technology, and Ethics - 2006
Netiquette vs. Cyber Ethics - 2004
The Internet Even Affects Your Ethics - 2002
Ethical Issues Bedevil Lawyer E-mail - 2001

From Los Angeles County Bar Association

Opinion No. 514: Listserve Communications - 2005

From Orange County Bar Association

Formal Opinion No. 97-002: Ethical Implications of Communication Technology - 1997

From Riverside County Bar Association

InterNEThics - 2004

From San Diego County Bar Association

Ethics Opinion 2006-1: Unsolicited Email
Attorney-Client Confidentiality And The Magic Of Email

Statutes

Code of Civil Procedure (Electronic Discovery Act)
Evidence Code sections 917 and 952
Business and Professions Code section 6068, subdivision (e)

 

 

 

 


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