It is puzzling that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct do not impose an explicit duty upon lawyers to counsel clients regarding alternative processes for resolving disputes other than litigation.

Commentary When Does a Client Consultation Constitute a Conflict? This Monday's In Practice column discusses the limitations of Rule 1.18, as well as some tips for lawyers in how to navigate the ...

Before Dyk, Prost, and Reyna. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Summary: Even if an attorney would be disqualified from representing a client due to a ...

We collaborate with the world's leading lawyers to deliver news tailored for you. Sign Up for any (or all) of our 25+ Newsletters. Some states have laws and ethical rules regarding solicitation and ...

After years of fights, misery and unhappiness, a husband and wife decide to divorce. But the legal process of divorce can be a long, drawn-out expensive affair involving even more conflict. Conflict ...

Karleen Savage, a hostage negotiator and mother of seven, created a five-skills framework for resolving conflict in our everyday lives.