Lawyers should not reveal any information relating to a client’s representation to a wide group of lawyers in a computer listserv, or group email list, without informed consent, the American Bar Association has advised in a formal opinion Wednesday.
The new guidance for the use of email lists by lawyers addresses when it’s permissible to ask large groups of other lawyers questions that could identify a client and their legal issues.
“Participation in most lawyer listserv discussion groups is significantly different from seeking out an individual lawyer or personally selected group of lawyers practicing in other firms for a consultation ...
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