ISBA Ethics Opinions by IRPC Rule 3.2

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Rule 3.2 Expediting Litigation

  • Opinion 98-05 | Reporting Lawyer Misconduct
    Discovery abuses

    A report to the ARDC is not mandatory under Rule 8.3 unless a lawyer has actual knowledge of a violation of Rules 8.4(a)(3) or (a)(4). A lawyer may report an abuse of the discovery process to the ARDC and may also file a Motion for Sanctions with the trial court.

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