Youth organizations face an unprecedent onslaught of claims from former and current clients, and often turn to their lawyers for help. Unfortunately, the lawyer’s usual toolkit can be counterproductive, particularly when it comes to youth organizations. In this Knowledge Group LIVE webcast, lawyers who have spent decades working in child welfare will discuss how lawyers can ethically guide youth organizations through crises and significant claims.
Balancing Scales and Well-Being: Navigating Mental Health Challenges in Law
lazupardo2024-09-16T17:51:16-04:00Ethical Strategies for the Modern Lawyer: Navigating the Future of Law in 2024
lazupardo2024-09-16T17:51:41-04:00In today's dynamic legal landscape, ethics is not just a cornerstone but a beacon guiding the modern lawyer's path. As the legal profession evolves in response to technological advancements, globalization, and shifting societal expectations, the ethical framework for lawyers has also undergone a significant transformation.
Child Abuse and Neglect: Ethical and Responsible Reporting Guidelines
lazupardo2023-04-09T22:06:58-04:00Legal Ethics and Legal Practice: What Every Lawyer Must Know
Joenel2022-12-29T01:22:44-05:00One of the most critical aspects of the legal profession is to uphold professional responsibility and maintain strict ethical standards. However, new reporting obligations, the remote and hybrid work setup, and the ongoing pandemic have caused dramatic shifts in the legal ethics landscape.
Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility: A Comprehensive Guide for Lawyers
Joenel2022-12-29T01:29:47-05:00Handling complex situations ethically and with professional responsibility remain challenging for legal practitioners. Some of the pressing ethical dilemmas in the legal landscape involve attorney-client privileged communications, protection of confidential information, and the ethical considerations stemming from the use of technology.
Child Abuse Reporting: Addressing Ethical Dilemmas for Lawyers
Iwork OJT2022-09-29T04:44:25-04:00Mandatory reporting laws in the U.S. require human service professionals, lawyers, and other practitioners to report known or suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. However, mandated reporters are often confronted with myriad of legal and ethical dilemmas rooting from the opposing principles when negotiating the individual rights of children and parents. Thus, it is essential that practitioners have an in-depth understanding of the governing legal and ethical guidelines for the mandated reporting of child abuse cases to avoid red flags.
Legal Ethics: A Comprehensive Guide for Lawyers
Iwork OJT2022-09-30T02:30:12-04:00As the world of law continues to evolve, keeping up with the changes gets harder, particularly as they relate to the ethical standards lawyers need to uphold. Legal professionals are increasingly becoming more vulnerable to a myriad of ethical issues, especially those relating to new technologies.
Ethics Guide for Lawyers: Significant Trends and Best Practices
Iwork OJT2022-10-06T04:28:04-04:00The Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility of the American Bar Association (ABA) recently released a new guideline addressing the ethical obligations of lawyers who are switching firms to ensure that legal services are duly provided to clients especially during the transition period. This helps the firm and the leaving lawyer to meet halfway while protecting the clients’ interests. The move further emphasizes the need to uphold integrity and accountability among legal professionals.
Effective Ethics Guide for Lawyers: Best Practices in Mitigating Ethical Risks
Iwork OJT2022-10-26T04:52:49-04:00As the field of law continues to evolve, it becomes more difficult for lawyers to keep up with the changes, particularly when these relate to the ethical principles that they need to maintain. The legal system is dependent on an ethical environment, and at the same time, it plays a crucial part in creating a just and ethical society.
Key Ethical Considerations for Lawyers Acting as Local Counsel: Practical Tips and Best Practices
TKG2021-12-23T03:56:25-05:00It has been a common practice for lawyers to act as local counsel in lawsuits. Local counsel are typically relied on by out-of-state attorneys when it comes to complying with local rules, reviewing pleadings, and moving for the pro hac vice admission of lead counsel. While acting as local counsel can be beneficial to clients and counsel alike, if not properly guided, various ethical issues may arise.
Legal Ethics Amid the COVID-19 Crisis: Demystifying Hot Buttons
TKG2021-08-20T03:48:35-04:00The spread of the coronavirus has massively disrupted the way lawyers fulfill their obligations to their clients. From work-from-home set-up to virtual proceedings, lawyers had to adjust to the new means of working.
Effective Mental Health Response for Lawyers During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Key Strategies Explored
TKG2021-08-23T03:00:33-04:00The current COVID-19 crisis has greatly impacted all industries across the world and the legal industry is no exception. Recently conducted studies show how the pandemic instigated a spike in the stress and anxiety levels of lawyers. Thus, a significant increase of alcoholism, mental health distress, and other related health problems had been noted in the legal industry.
What’s New in Legal Ethics: Exploring Trends, Challenges, and Best Compliance Practices for Lawyers
TKG2021-03-22T23:55:01-04:00Ethics plays a crucial role in the legal industry. Because they are expected to uphold their integrity and professional responsibility at all times, lawyers must not only be critical about their actions but also mindful and proactive in understanding the ins and outs of legal ethics.