When I raised the issue several months ago of whether we had ethical obligations to inanimate objects — including corporations — many people took the time to write to me and tell me that it didn’t ...

To achieve modernization, the legal industry is operating off a new mindset requiring focus on efficiency and innovation when making operational decisions. Legal departments, law firms, legal service ...

Explain the ethical obligations of lawyers using AI, with reference to ABA Model Rules and guidance from state bar associations. Identify common ethical risks associated with AI tools, including ...

Mary Ann Beil is vice president of corporate ethics at Memorial Health. She sat down with staff reporter Mary Landers, both wearing face masks and keeping 6 feet apart, to discuss the ethical ...

The landscape of legal practice has significantly changed due to the proliferation of third-party litigation funding, a financial mechanism that provides capital to plaintiffs, including patent owners ...

In October 2025, the ABA released Formal Opinion 518, providing guidance for attorneys serving as mediators. Here are some tips for lawyers navigating their ethical obligations when acting as ...

The month of June is when your City Council wraps up the budget season, representing some of the most consequential work we do all year. This past Thursday, an op-ed penned by affordable housing ...

This is the third entry in Architects Talking Ethics, an advice column that intends to host a discussion of the values that architects embody or should embody. It aims to answer real-world ethical ...

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into estate and trust law offers numerous advantages, but it also places significant ethical responsibilities on attorneys. These responsibilities, rooted in ...