With complete coverage of the ethical principles that inform the role of the paralegal, Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Paralegals, Eighth Edition is ideal for use as either a primary course book, or a supplementary text. An authoritative presentation combined with clear and readable pedagogy enriches all levels of inquiry into the ethics of legal practice. Key Benefits: Comprehensive coverage of the professional responsibilities of paralegals, illuminated with chapter overviews, key terms, and a student-friendly organization. Discussion questions with hypotheticals and review questions in each chapter. Landmark cases, many involving paralegals, that demonstrate how the principles and rules of ethics are applied. Updated ethics opinions, with a focus on technology and social media, supported by new hypotheticals. Expanded coverage of how technology is affecting various aspects of ethics and practice, including confidentiality and privilege, competence, conflicts of interest and advertising. Many new cases including: State Bar v. Lang (unauthorized practice of law), Committee v. JPMorgan Chase (competence), Lola v. Skadden (professionalism), Pension Committee v. Banc of America Securities (advocacy), and McDermott v. Superior Court (confidentiality).
This concise version of Cannon and Taylor Aytch’s highly successful textbook provides brief coverage of ethical principles from the perspective of the practicing paralegal. This book is written for paralegal students, working paralegals, and lawyers who use their services. The clearly written text, enhanced by readable pedagogy, provides up-to-date coverage of all the major areas of legal ethics, placing special emphasis on how the rules affect paralegals. Each chapter begins with an overview, followed by clear textual explanations in a well-organized format. Key terms are introduced in italics. Review questions and discussion questions reinforce the material. Research projects at the end of each chapter provide ways to enhance and apply what has been learned. In addition, each chapter includes hypothetical problems that teach students how the principles and rules are applied. Useful appendices provide the text of relevant ethical codes. The book is designed to be used in a shorter course on ethics or in substantive courses for additional ethics coverage. New to the 6th Edition: ● Updated coverage of the evolving role of legal professionals in providing legal services ● Discusses areas of growth and change in the legal profession, including the integration of technology and ethical considerations in the use of generative AI and ChatGPT ● Case references at the end of each chapter updated to include most recent rulings Professors and students will benefit from: ● Expertise of the authors, bringing deep knowledge and experience to the text ● Text written specifically for paralegal students ● Comprehensive and up-to-date coverage, in a clear and readable text ● Excellent pedagogy with review questions, hypotheticals, discussion questions, and research projects to reinforce students’ understanding of the material
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