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: Legal Ethics ForumSusan Saab Fortney, "Leaks, Lies, and the Moonlight: Fiduciary Duties of Associates to Their Law Firms"
Article here. Abstract:
This symposium article examines the fiduciary duties of law firm associates. After applying agency principles to the firm-associate relationship, the article analyzes specific duties and discusses cases involving alleged breaches of fiduciary duties by associates. It explores associate duties in the current legal, organizational, and socio-technological environment in which associates practice. The article closes with observations on the importance of firm principals considering the effect of firm culture on associate attitudes and conduct.
Full post as published by Legal Ethics Forum on March 12, 2010 (boomark / email).
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