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In-house counsel face a number of ethical issues and challenges unique to their practice. In this memorandum, we discuss some of the ethical duties and obligations owed by a solicitor to his client in light of the Law Society of Upper Canada’s Rules of Professional Conduct as well as recent Canadian and American decisions.
Recent European Court of Justice rulings reflect a view of the in-house legal practice that may be antiquated when compared to the realities of the modern in-house practice. How can in-house counsel continue to provide multinational businesses in Europe their critical counsel on competition law matters? This Round Table discussion provided the ideal forum for in-house counsel to exchange thoughts on the serious ramifications created by the ECJ rulings.
"Today’s discussion will focus on ethical questions and issues frequently faced by in-house attorneys. We will address four major areas, all of which are interrelated: (A) who is the client?; (B) attorney/client privilege; (C) suing the client; and (D) unauthorized practice of law."
So your client is taking action that is against your advice as counsel. Learn what the consequences could be and, what your obligations are. A lawyer’s ethical obligations are clear; or aren’t they? Plus, our panel will address the unique ethical dilemmas and conflicts of interest if you find yourself in conflict with the boss or owner of the company.
This webcast transcript discusses ethical issues you may not realize you are confronting, from both the in-house perspective as well as outside counsel's defense after the violations are prosecuted, and how to find resources that offer guidance on the applicable ethics rules.