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This text is a comprehensive discussion of the professional responsibilities of lawyers in Canada. The book addresses issues related to the "law of ethics and lawyering" and provides tools for assisting students and practitioners in exercising the moral judgment which underlies all ethical decisions by lawyers. Case law and case studies are used to illustrate points and suggest solutions to problems that lawyers typically face during their day-to-day practice.
Features
Case law and case studies are used to illustrate points and suggest solutions to problems that lawyers typically face during their day to day practice
Includes thought-provoking fact-based "scenarios" designed to engage the reading and encourage him or her to think through the implications and possible outcomes if they themselves were (or are ever place) in a similar situation
Draws on the expertise from over ten scholars in the Canadian legal ethics field
Contains notes and questions for students
Suggested further reading to assist readers in learning more about each topic
What's new in this edition?
Entirely re-written chapters on Ethics and Criminal Law, and Access to Justice
Updated case law including:
Witness preparation and advocacy and civility â€" Groia v. Law Society of Upper Canada
Duties to former clients â€" Ontario v. Chartis Insurance Co. of Canada
Duties to current clients â€" SCC case Canadian National Railway Co. v. McKercher LLP
Lawyer-client conflicts â€" Law Society of Saskatchewan v. Balon
New discussion on changes in the regulatory approach now a more National than provincial approach to the regulation of lawyers as well as broadening the scope to Paralegals
Updated discussion on corporate scandals
Discussion on judicial fundraising (in relation to issue of judicial integrity) and independent research (in relation to issue of diligence)
Updated discussion on self-regulation, competency issues in national requirements for approved law degree and discrimination in law school settings (i.e. the Trinity Western law school case)
And more
Who needs this book?
Law students taking courses in lawyers' ethics and professional responsibility
Paralegal students taking courses in this area
Lawyers who need a teaching tool for continuing legal education courses in lawyers' ethics comparing regulations and policy matters across most provinces
Law libraries needing a Canadian reference on lawyers' ethics and professional regulation suitable for practitioners
