In Russo v. Takata Corp., 774 N.W.2d 441 (S.D. 2009) after a person who became a juror was summoned, but before being seated as a juror, the person ran some Google searches pertaining to seatbelts made by the defendant in a wrongful death action. The verdict was set aside for juror misconduct.
South Dakota lawyers may not participate in an Internet Referral Service taking an advertising fee and a share of legal fees to refer cases to South Dakota lawyer and provide no legal services. Ethics Opinion 98-10 (January 12, 1999).
South Dakota ethics opinions are available online.
The South Dakota Rules of Professional Conduct are available online.
The State Bar of South Dakota webiste is available online.
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