Richard Burnham looks at how law firms can create an ethical culture and support millennials in making ethical decisions
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Facing pressure from clients
Mena Ruparel on the risks of representing both parties in a divorce and other potential conflicts
Regulating Robot Lawyers
Richard Burnham looks at the similarities between SRA Code of Conduct and any codes of conduct that might regulate AI lawyers
When is a liar not a liar?
Saying that you acted the way you did because your boss told you to do so may not be enough of a defence says Mena Ruparel
Can’t pay, won’t pay?
Could dodging a train fare be a false economy for solicitors? Mena Ruparel with some salutary tales.
The art of being honestly dishonest
Richard Burnham on when a lawyer should realise they are being dishonest
Ethics and compliance – worlds apart?
Are ethics and Codes of Conduct too often conflated? Mena Ruparel looks at the differences.
Ethics in Practice: Should you draft an agreement that might be unethical?
Mena Ruparel looks at the situation where a client is asking for a pre-nuptial agreement that stipulates guaranteed sexual acts.
The Ethics of Lawtech
Whether you call it lawtech, legaltech or artificial intelligence (if you really must), technology is quickly thickening the foundations of the delivery of legal services. Richard Burnham looks at the ethical implications.
Is it time solicitors started taking ethics training more seriously?
Ethics training for qualified solicitors is not mandatory. This surprises other professionals and the public as it defies their expectations.