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[smutmonger]

Are there any ethical issues with talking to one of the attorneys about the same case that is the topic of my note?

[akg144]

Considering your name is smutmonger something makes me think ethics isn't exactly your forte

[smutmonger]

Considering your name is smutmonger something makes me think ethics isn't exactly your forte

Your assumptions may be correct. My note, however, will be 100% ethical because it could possibly be scrutinized.

[Ohiobumpkin]

Considering your name is smutmonger something makes me think ethics isn't exactly your forte

+1.

As to your question, it depends on what exactly you talk about. Your question is a little too vague on facts for any of us to provide any more meaningful of a response than akg144 provided.

[smutmonger]

Considering your name is smutmonger something makes me think ethics isn't exactly your forte

+1.

As to your question, it depends on what exactly you talk about. Your question is a little too vague on facts for any of us to provide any more meaningful of a response than akg144 provided.

If its kosher, I would like to talk specifically about the case and any ideas that the attorney has on what he thinks I should write about.

[Ohiobumpkin]

Considering your name is smutmonger something makes me think ethics isn't exactly your forte

+1.

As to your question, it depends on what exactly you talk about. Your question is a little too vague on facts for any of us to provide any more meaningful of a response than akg144 provided.

If its kosher, I would like to talk specifically about the case and any ideas that the attorney has on what he thinks I should write about.

If it is an ongoing case, she/he will likely not be ethically able to discuss it with you. If the case is not ongoing, you will likely have no issues talking to the attorney about the case unless there are confidentiality concerns. Again, it depends on what you ask him/her.

On the issue of academic honesty with writing/researching your note independently, just ask one of your executive board members of your journal. I don't think asking an attorney about a case they worked on will pose much concern. Why would journals have faculty advisers to help students with their note writing process if asking a practicing attorney for ideas on your note were a problem.