Robert L. "Rob" Rogers III is a Senior Counsel in our Orlando office.
In the legal ethics arena, the Internet and social media can be
a high-wire act for attorneys. One misstep and you're dangling
by your fingertips—or worse. And generations of attorneys who
weren't raised in today's hyper-tech world may find
themselves even more off balance.
Recent changes by the American Bar Association to the Rules of
Professional Conduct illustrate just how tricky it can be today.
This article outlines some of the latest revisions that relate to
social media, the Internet and ethics. Many states, but not all,
have adopted the ABA revisions.
READ: The Love-Hate Relationship with Social Media: Maximize Opportunities without Maximizing Risk
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.
