BUSINESS LAW NEWS Table of Contents

Executive Committee: Message From the Chair………………………………………………………….4

Message From the Editor…………………………………………………………………………………………..5

B-Law B-Law B-Law: Ethics for Business Lawyers – The No Contact Rule……………………6
By Neil J Wertlieb
All attorneys are bound by the "No Contact Rule" contained in Rule 4.2 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct. In litigation matters, application of the Rule is clear, compelling, and obvious: a litigator simply cannot communicate with the opposing adverse party. In transactional matters, however, where the adversity apparent in every litigation matter does not exist, the application of the Rule may not be so clear, compelling, or obvious.

Toxicology of Alcohol: The Role of Toxicologists in Social Host & Liquor Liability………….10
By Clara Chan, MSc, DABT, Bruce Kelman, PhD, DABT, ATS, ERT, Nadia Moore, PhD, DABT, CIH, ERT, and Allison Stock, PhD, MPH, MS
Commercial establishments where alcoholic beverages are served (e.g., bars, restaurants) and social hosts who serve alcohol in non-commercial settings may find themselves potentially liable for damage, injury, and/or death caused by alcohol-related accidents involving individuals they have served. This white paper outlines how toxicologists help resolve questions regarding liability in the alleged over-service of patrons or guests that has led to such outcomes.