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Aug 23, 03:07 PM
ABA Issues First Ethics Opinion on Due Diligence Rules, Addressing Legal Work and Criminal Conduct
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ABA Issues First Ethics Opinion on Due Diligence Rules, Addressing Legal Work and Criminal Conduct

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  • ABA Journal
  • Law.com
  • Law360
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The American Bar Association (ABA) has released its first ethics opinion following the formalization of due diligence rules for attorneys' interactions with clients. This opinion aims to provide guidance on interpreting the recently amended rules. Legal professionals emphasize the importance of not only identifying problems but also offering solutions to clients' issues, particularly in commercial environments where clients seek practical resolutions rather than purely academic legal advice. Additionally, concerns have been raised regarding the potential for legal work to inadvertently contribute to clients' criminal conduct, prompting the ABA to share guidelines addressing these ethical considerations.

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