The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Considers legislation relating to claims for retainer pay, enlistment of aliens, loan of aircraft carrier to France, leave accrued by prisoners of war in Korea, and National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics construction program.

Considers. H.R. 8363, to authorize additional funds for river basin flood control and water resource development projects. Focuses on Neshaminy Creek, Pa., watershed project. S. 423 and S. 831, to authorize additional funds for the small boat harbor construction project at Manele Bay, Hawaii. S. 988, to rename Garrison Lake, N. Dak., as Lake Sakakawea. Nominations of Gen. W.T. Bradley and Adm. James C. Tison, Jr. to be Members of the Mississippi River Commission. Nomination of Brig. Gen. John A. Dillard to be Member of the California Debris Commission. S. 78, S. 601, and S. 1340, to provide official names for various public buildings and projects.