The California Bar recently issued an opinion on the issue of truthfulness in negotiations. I believe it to be very thorough and offers a road map for all attorneys in this area of practice. We will be using it as part of our mentoring program for young lawyers. The opinion was just issued at the close of 2015. I commend it to your attention and offer the link below: http://ethics.calbar.ca.gov/Portals/9/documents/Opinions/2015-194%20(12-0007)%20Puffing%20in%20Negotiations%20FINAL%2012-29-15.pdf Charles W. Thompson, Jr. Executive Director and General Counsel International Municipal Lawyers Association, Inc. 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 1440 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 202-466-5424 x7110 Direct: 202-742-1016 Cell: 240-876-6790 Plan ahead: IMLA's Annual Seminar April 15-18, 2016 - Omni Shoreham, Washington D.C. IMLA's Annual Conference September 28 - October 2, 2016 - San Diego