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Stinson says it published guidance on ethical limits in trial arguments
Stinson said it published a Dear Ethics Lawyer article examining ethical boundaries in opening statements and closing arguments. The firm’s article discussed lawyers’ personal opinions about witness credibility, the relationship between argument and admissible evidence, and uncertainty about applying the same restrictions in arbitration.
Key points
- Stinson discussed the limits in Model Rule 3.4.Stinson
- The firm advised tying credibility arguments to testimony, documents and other evidence.Stinson
- Stinson cautioned against promising evidence in an opening statement that will not be proved.Stinson
- The firm recommended assuming the same ethical limits apply in arbitration.Stinson