Legal Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Quiz

Direct = Lawyer represents clients with opposing interests in the same legal matter Financial = Lawyer stands to gain (or lose) financially from a client Personal = Lawyer has a personal or business relationship with a client that could affect their professional judgement Secondary = Lawyer’s loyalty to a current or former client could compromise their representation of a new client in a related matter

A divorce where the firm is asked to act for both husband and wife = Direct Change in value of land or shares that you own, or the turnover of a business you are involved in = Financial The client offers to give you a very large monetary gift or even put you in their Will = Personal Representing a new, very profitable client against a former client = Secondary

Internal training programs = On boarding Training Sessions Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Online Training Modules (a favourite.) Mentorship Programs Policy Manuals and Handbooks Regular Updates and Bulletins Feedback and Reporting Systems Internal procedures Example Penalties for preventing conflicts of interests = Fines Suspension Disbarment

<p>On boarding Training Sessions Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Online Training Modules (a favourite.) Mentorship Programs Policy Manuals and Handbooks Regular Updates and Bulletins Feedback and Reporting Systems Internal procedures Example = Training and education Fines Suspension Disbarment = Penalties</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct = Avoid representing both clients in the same matter Financial = Disclose and potentially refuse representation if financial interests conflict Personal = Consider recusal or seeking client consent to continue representation Secondary = Assess the potential conflict and consider withdrawal from representation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conflicts of interest = Situation where a lawyer's personal interests conflict with their duty to act in the best interests of their client Legal privilege = The right to keep communications between a lawyer and their client confidential Client confidentiality = Obligation of a lawyer to keep information shared by a client private Model rules and regulations = Minimum standards of professional conduct that lawyers are expected to meet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legal ethics vs. legal = The difference between moral principles placed on lawyers by society and those that are legally required Norms not required by law = Standards of behavior that lawyers must follow even though they are not mandated by law Special standards for lawyers = Regulations and liability specific to lawyers due to their close involvement in the administration of law Client protection vs. representation = The ongoing battle between ensuring the client's interests are protected and representing the interests of the lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unique responsibilities of lawyers = Given the influential role they have in society, lawyers have distinct obligations and duties Discussion on broader moral principles = Consideration of moral values that societies expect lawyers to uphold, beyond what is legally required Liability for lawyers = The legal responsibility and accountability lawyers have in their professional conduct Minimum standards for lawyers = Model rules and regulations that should be viewed as the least acceptable level of conduct for lawyers</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Client confidentiality = The obligation of lawyers to keep client information private, fostering trust and openness in the lawyer-client relationship Balance between client protection and lawyer's interests = The ongoing challenge of finding equilibrium between safeguarding the client's rights and addressing the interests of the lawyer Legal ethics in society = The impact and influence of legal ethics on the legal system and society as a whole Ethical vs. legal requirements = The distinction between moral principles that societies place on lawyers and the legal obligations imposed by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rules of professional conduct = Legal standards that lawyers are obligated to adhere to, including conflicts of interest and client confidentiality Regulation specific to lawyers = Standards and oversight that are tailored to the unique role and responsibilities lawyers have in the legal system Legal ethics as norms = Standards of behavior and conduct that lawyers are expected to follow, even if not explicitly mandated by law Client interests and lawyer's duties = The legal and professional responsibilities that lawyers have to act in the best interests of their clients while upholding ethical standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental, Social, and Governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Late 80s</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primarily social impacts of business</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philanthropy, Labour, Human resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Limiting a corporation’s risk exposure and enhancing operational efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Functions of the different bodies of a company in the operation of the model</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Governmental bodies operate within the parameters set by the law</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To safeguard the public's trust and ensure efficient governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constitutional Provisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Criminal Liability of Legal Entities introduced into the Penal Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data Analytics</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public Engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>AI and blockchain</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 31 bis of the Penal Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers