Interestingly, even though LinkedIn is used primarily for professional networking, it nevertheless presents a number of potential
ethical pitfalls for lawyers.
The Disciplinary Commission also found that there were potential
ethical pitfalls for attorneys, including placing funds in a trust account, refunding unused money, performing ethics checks, and taking cases which the lawyer is competent to handle.
Regarding the potential
ethical pitfalls for former attorneys on the matter, one of Facebook's attorneys stated:
Not exact matches
Another
ethical pitfall that can stir up particular trouble
for a small business is nepotism.
Thanks as always
for eye opening discourse on the realities and
ethical pitfalls in open adoption!
Following the J. Craig Venter Institute's announcement in May 2010 that it had synthesized the first self - replicating synthetic genome, the U.S. Presidential Commission
for the Study of Bioethical Issues released a report examining the potential benefits and
ethical pitfalls of synthetic biology.
Presentations included: Genetics Primer & Clinical Updates by Linford Williams, MS, LGC; Genetics and Women's Health: Seeing and Foreseeing the
Ethical Challenges Ahead by Ruth Farrell, MD, MA; Preimplantation Genetic Screening and Diagnosis: What You Need to Know by Marissa Coleridge, MS, LGC; Evolution of Prenatal Genetic Screening and Testing: NIPT and Beyond by Jeff Chapa, MD, MBA; Promises and
Pitfalls of Prenatal Whole Exome Sequencing by Amanda Kalan, MD; Fertility Preservation and Cancer: Survivors, Previvors, and the Newly Diagnosed by Rebecca Flyckt, MD; Improving Access to Cancer Genetics via Telegenetics by Ryan Noss, MS, LGC; Breast Cancer: Management of Moderate Penetrance Predisposition Genes by Holly Pederson, MD; Use of Hormonal and Non-hormonal Therapies in Breast Cancer Survivors and Women at High Risk
for Breast / Gyn Cancers by Holly Thacker, MD; Addressing Commonly Asked Patient Questions about Genetics by Rebekah Moore, MS, LGC, Christina Rigelsky, MS, LGC and Allison Schreiber, MS, LGC; and a panel discussion on Genetic Testing Reimbursement featuring Bruce Rogen, MD, MPH and John Yao, MD, MBA, MPH, which was moderated by Daniel Sullivan, MD..
There seem to be many
ethical and professional
pitfalls involved
for lawyers who are considering it.
Hat tip to the blog The
Ethical Quandary for pointing out this potential ethical p
Ethical Quandary
for pointing out this potential
ethical p
ethical pitfall.
Charge too much and your client might feel taken advantage of, in addition to whatever
ethical pitfalls you might run into
for setting unreasonable fees.
«Civil Practice Issues,» panelist, Lawyers Following Orders:
Ethical Pitfalls and Practical Advice, Suffolk University Law School Center
for Advanced Legal Studies and the New York City Bar, April and May 2008
Law Firm Marketing:: Potential
Ethical Issues and Ways to Avoid
Pitfalls for the Law Firm Web Site:: Law Firm Business Development
Even so, many attorneys — wary of
ethical pitfalls or strapped
for time — have kept social media at arm's length.
The program will also examine potential
ethical pitfalls that can arise from the pursuit of business and conflicts, as well as the line between persuasion and unethical behavior, to make sure that what you're asking
for from prospective clients, current clients, other lawyers and in your work is
ethical.
King, General Counsel
for Avvo, explained to lawyers from around the country that social media was not as fraught with the
ethical pitfalls as some may believe.
Ethical Issues in litigation, negotiation and mediation are presented, along with tips for avoiding several common ethical pi
Ethical Issues in litigation, negotiation and mediation are presented, along with tips
for avoiding several common
ethical pi
ethical pitfalls.