Ethical standards should be more accessible to the public than they are. This rule is for people who want nothing but good news. If the news about your case is bad, you nevertheless ought to hear it straight from the shoulder. Similarly, you ought to tell your lawyer everything, even if it damages your case or makes you look foolish. Bear in mind that the truth doesn't always get you what you want, but it works better than anything else.
Clients have a right to information.
Questions should be answered. Your lawyer should tell you, without your asking, about the status of your matter. To inform clients, most lawyers send copies of all incoming and outgoing papers, which frequently amount to more than the client wants to read. You really ought to read this stuff, because it's your rear end at stake, not your lawyer's. Attorneys should tell clients everything about fees and expenses.