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Thompson Hine LLP, a full-service business law firm with approximately 400 lawyers in 11 offices, was ranked number 1 in the category “Most innovative North American law firms: New working models” by The Financial Times and was 1 of 7 firms shortlisted for The American Lawyer’s inaugural Legal Services Innovation Award. The firm has been recognized by the National Law Journal as a Legal Technology Trailblazer and featured by Bloomberg for its innovative service delivery models, which drive accuracy and predictability. The firm’s commitment to innovation is embodied in Thompson Hine SmartPaTHTM – a smarter way to work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. For more information, please visit ThompsonHine.com and ThompsonHine.com/SmartPaTH.

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Overview What&#8217;s worse than having a client go elsewhere, and then ask you to spend time helping your replacement? Yesterday (January 21, 2026), the American Bar Association&#8217;s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued Formal Opinion 520, clarifying the extent to which Model Rule 1.16(d) requires attorneys to convey information to a former client... <a href="https://www.thelawforlawyerstoday.com/2026/01/what-lawyers-owe-former-clients-after-representation-ends/">Continue Reading</a>

What Lawyers Owe Former Clients After Representation Ends