Sometimes attorneys overlook the additional obligation set by the ethical rules for attorneys to protect confidential information obtained during the course of the representation. Many attorneys are ...

A shared office or hybrid office solution creates unique challenges for practitioners to safeguard their clients’ confidentiality. A recent formal opinion, American Bar Association Formal Opinion 507 ...

By considering certain parameters and risks, lawyers can continue to consult with clients in a way that best manages the duty ...

A newly proposed AICPA ethics rule would clarify that certain reviews of a tax practice are included in the exceptions to the AICPA Professional Standards prohibition on disclosing confidential client ...

A proposed AICPA ethics rule would clarify that certain reviews of a tax practice are included in the exceptions to the ­AICPA Professional Standards prohibition on disclosing confidential client ...

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has crashed into the legal profession, and it’s no longer a novelty. A 2025 survey of more than 2,800 legal professionals found that 31% personally used ...

Maintaining client confidentiality is a cornerstone of practicing law, and it is also essential to preserving trust and maintaining professionalism. Unfortunately, many lawyers forget or are not aware ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. This article is more than 3 years old. Lawyers and their ...

Zillow amended its newest lead-generation program for real estate agents after some Realtors complained that the program’s requirements comprised the confidentiality of their clients. In September, ...

Effective January 1, 2019, California attorneys will be required to provide written disclosures to their client explaining mediation confidentiality restrictions. They must also obtain written ...

Within the mental health professions (MHPs), an essential element for fostering trust with clients is the promise of confidentiality. Confidentiality protects clients’ right to privacy, offering them ...