The Ethical Duty to Be Competent in Technology and e-Discovery

Lawyers understand that they have an ethical duty to remain competent in the law and its practice. But far fewer are aware that an emerging body of legal-ethics rules and opinions say that lawyers also have a duty to be competent in relevant technology. And e-discovery, an area of law practice many lawyers still consider a niche, is quickly becoming more relevant to every type of litigation.

21 minute read July 02, 2015 at 12:00 AM
By
Mark Noel And Robert J. Ambrogi
The Ethical Duty to Be Competent in Technology and e-Discovery

Lawyers understand that they have an ethical duty to remain competent in the law and its practice. But far fewer are aware that an emerging body of legal-ethics rules and opinions say that lawyers also have a duty to be competent in relevant technology.

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