This is likely due to regulatory action directly against lawyers for corporate misconduct in recent years. (slaw.ca)
From drafting legislation to challenging corporate misconduct to supporting sustainable alternatives, these smart lawyers are playing a critical role, yet receive little credit for the important work they do. (eatdrinkpolitics.com)
Which means that if our goal is to prevent corporate misconduct then asking where the lawyers were isn't the right question or, at least, isn't a sufficient one. (slaw.ca)