Early ethics rules date back to 1908. The current ABA Model Rule 1.1 on Competence, adopted in 1983, addresses the client-lawyer relationship with a focus on legal skill: "A lawyer shall provide ...

As lawyers we must be guided by the Rules of Professional Conduct in all aspects of our work. Today that includes competence in relevant technology. Technology is deeply embedded in contemporary legal ...

There are two ways lawyers can satisfy their ethical duty of technology competence. One way is by learning about technology and becoming more proficient in the use of legal tech tools. The other is by ...

Some lawyers are "early adopters" of new technology, incorporating the latest gadgets into every aspect of their practice. Other lawyers use their smartphones to support their practice, but may rely ...

An analysis of recent guidance and emerging best practices on counsel’s ethical duty to be technologically proficient, with a focus on counsel’s obligations in the context of e-discovery and ...