Lawyers' Ethics and Professional Regulation

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 Includes thought-provoking fact-based "scenarios" designed to engage and encourage the reader to think through the implications and possible outcomes if they themselves were (or are ever placed) in a similar situation Draws on the expertise of twelve 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 The Lawyer-Client Relationship Incorporation of problems addressing issues raised by lawyer marketing during the COVID pandemic and using social media Incorporating updated case law and materials related to the lawyers’ duty of competence in the context of Indigenous clients and the legal system, criminal law, domestic violence, and Trans clients and law Expanded discussion of ethical issues related to lawyers’ mental health, including new discussion related to lawyer wellbeing The Lawyer’s Duty to Preserve Client Confidences Updated explanation of the differences between solicitor-client privilege and the lawyer’s duty of confidentiality New discussion of solicitor-client privilege and confidentiality in the context of law society investigations The Duty of Loyalty and Conflicts of Interest New analysis of access to justice exceptions to the code of conduct provisions related to former-client conflicts of interest