The New York Rules of Professional Conduct

The New York Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: New York County Lawyers' Association Ethics Instit,
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1265
Release: 2011-04-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0199826102

In this publication, the newly adopted New York Rules of Professional Conduct, and their impact on attorneys, are elucidated and compared to the previous New York Code of Professional Responsibility. Commentary from noted authorities, practitioners and academics, a Code-to-Rules correlation table, practice notes, and an update of cases and opinions provide essential information on what every attorney licensed to practice in the State of New York needs to know about this major transition. This publication can be purchased as a subscription and is updated biannually.

Lawyers in the Dock

Lawyers in the Dock
Author: Richard L. Abel
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 584
Release: 2011-05-12
Genre: Law
ISBN: 0199772878

"Six detailed accounts of New York lawyers disciplined for neglect, overcharging, and excessive zeal"--Provided by publisher.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates
Publisher: American Bar Association
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2007
Genre: Law
ISBN: 9781590318737

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Responsible Conduct of Research

Responsible Conduct of Research
Author: Adil E. Shamoo
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2009-02-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199709602

Recent scandals and controversies, such as data fabrication in federally funded science, data manipulation and distortion in private industry, and human embryonic stem cell research, illustrate the importance of ethics in science. Responsible Conduct of Research, now in a completely updated second edition, provides an introduction to the social, ethical, and legal issues facing scientists today.