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 | Your Ethical Obligations |
Every practice should have a code of conduct. The code of conduct will define the ethical obligation for a single practitioner or many attorneys in a large practice. As one of its most basic fundamental principles, your practice's code of conduct should insist that all business be conducted in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules. An employee's failure to obey - and ensure your company obeys - all applicable laws, regulations, and rules should be a clear and express violation of your code of conduct. Such conduct may expose your firm, board of directors, management, and employees to criminal or civil prosecution, fine, or penalty. In addition, the code of conduct should specifically address your employees' obligations to safeguard the confidentiality of your client’s personal information. This document should also define rules for the proper handling of proprietary and sensitive information of your practice.
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- For Arizona State Bar
| Course No: | ETH-08-0003 | | Credits: | 1.25 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Categories: | |
- For Colorado Supreme Court
| Course No: | CLECLU-ETHI | | Credits: | 1.00 | | Method: | Self Study | | Course Expiration: | 10/30/2011 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For New York State Court
| Course No: | ETH-08-0003 | | Credits: | 1.25 | | Approval Code: | Approved Jurisdiction | | Method: | Nontraditional Format (Online) | | Categories: | |
- For Florida Bar
| Course No: | 9769 9 | | Credits: | 1.50 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Course Expiration: | 6/1/2011 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For Oregon State Bar
| Course No: | 4751*20 | | Credits: | 1.25 | | Method: | Interactive Online | | Course Expiration: | 11/15/2012 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
- For Texas State Bar
| Course No: | 901190322 | | Credits: | 1.25 | | Method: | Participatory | | Course Expiration: | 10/31/2010 NOTE: The course must be completed by the expiration date to receive credit | | Categories: | |
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Course Objectives
- Understand the reasons for creating a code of conduct for each practice.
- Describe ways to improve your company’s code of conduct.
- Learn how to get all attorneys to understand their responsibilities under the code of conduct.
- Understand the responsibilities of senior officers to make sure that the code of conduct matches the strategic direction of the practice.
- Understand why adhering to the code of conduct will protect themselves and the firm from criminal or civil prosecution.
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