Tag Archives: Ethics

Legal Ethics in a Personal Injury Practice

This program is designed to be a practical, rule-based discussion of ethical issues that all personal injury lawyers face. It will discuss Model Rules 1.1, 1.15, 3.3, 3.4, while addressing competence, liens, fairness to opposing counsel, and candor to the tribunal.   The program is geared toward lawyer with personal injury practices in need of … Continue reading Legal Ethics in a Personal Injury Practice

Erlich Law Firm Secures $600,000 Settlement for Whistleblower in UC Berkeley Ethics Violation Case

Berkeley, California – In a significant victory for whistleblower rights and ethical conduct in public institutions, Erlich Law Firm announced today that it has successfully negotiated a $600,000 settlement for a former University of California, Berkeley employee who was terminated after reporting a manager’s acceptance of unlawful gifts and meals from a vendor. The settlement … Continue reading Erlich Law Firm Secures $600,000 Settlement for Whistleblower in UC Berkeley Ethics Violation Case

Giuliani and "Throwing a Fake": How the Ethics Rules Govern Misleading Conduct

In a recently released transcript, Rudy Giuliani told federal agents it was permissible to “throw a fake” during an electoral campaign. Just weeks before that transcript became public, Giuliani was suspended from the practice of law in New York for baselessly asserting that thousands of felons and dead people voted during the 2020 presidential election … Continue reading Giuliani and "Throwing a Fake": How the Ethics Rules Govern Misleading Conduct

Off the Clock: Professional Ethics On Personal Time

Most legal ethics programs focus on how applicable rules, laws, and related opinions govern a lawyer´s behavior when he or she is practicing law. But what rules apply to a lawyer´s behavior off the clock?  The answer is: ethically, a lawyer is never off the clock.   This program will focus on the rules, statutes, … Continue reading Off the Clock: Professional Ethics On Personal Time

Off the Clock: Professional Ethics On Personal Time

Most legal ethics programs focus on how applicable rules, laws, and related opinions govern a lawyer´s behavior when he or she is practicing law. But what rules apply to a lawyer´s behavior off the clock?  The answer is: ethically, a lawyer is never off the clock.   This program will focus on the rules, statutes, … Continue reading Off the Clock: Professional Ethics On Personal Time

5 PPC Business Ethics Examples and Best Practices

It’s no secret that competition in online advertising has become super stiff. In a bid to beat the competition, it’s easy to cross the line and employ shady tactics; tactics that may be unethical. However, unethical PPC practices will do more harm than good for your business. They can also get you in trouble with … Continue reading 5 PPC Business Ethics Examples and Best Practices