Ethics

A UK law firm specializing in aggressive copyright enforcement litigation (some might say "mill") was hacked and a huge cache of its emails were posted publicly.  More here.  According to news accounts, all sorts of client confidences are now being viewed at sites around the world.  The story highlights the frightening ease with which client confidences can be lost through technology issues and mishaps.  The stolen emails also show how the firm solicited new matters by framing how much revenue could be generated by demand letters that offered quick settlements for relatively low amounts:

Phase 1: 2,500 letters, estimated revenue to you: £16,666.00

Phase 2: est. 4,000 letters, estimated revenue to: £26,666.00

Phase 3: est. 18,000 letters, estimated revenue to you: £120,000.00