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Developed by Mazyar M. Hedayat, Esq. for the Law Practice Management division of the American Bar Association and any committee, law-firm, or bar association interested in the use of blogs or wikis to foster communication. Do not reveal confidential information that could result in liability to yourself, your committee, other bar association members, or the bar association itself.Do not comment on active cases or client matters by name except with the approval of those referred to in the post.Do not use ethnic slurs, insults, or obscenity. Avoid writing about inflammatory topics solely to pique prurient interests.Always try to add to a discussion constructively and ultimately to add value. do not let your ego get in the way. you are here for the good of the bar association after all.Have fun. a blog or wiki can be loads of fun and a terrific way to share the best of your committee with the world.© 2009 M. Hedayat & Associates P.C.