Professional Responsibility: Problems and Materials

The 14th Edition of Professional Responsibility: Problems & Materials is a leading book in its field, built around problems and addressing the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the Restatement (Third), and state rules. It considers the Covid-19 pandemic's impact on virtual lawyer practice, confidential client information, litigation finance, lawyer counseling, diversity, and Utah's Regulatory Sandbox and Arizona's rule changes. It helps students prepare for professional challenges and understand how their profession is changing.

Format: Hardback
Length: 781 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2022
Publisher: West Academic Publishing

14th Edition of Professional Responsibility: Problems & Materials, a renowned and esteemed text in its field for over four and a half decades, proudly upholds the traditions that have placed it at the forefront of its domain. This comprehensive textbook is meticulously crafted around a problem-based approach, encouraging students to engage in thoughtful introspection as they contemplate how they should navigate challenging and tangible scenarios. The 14th Edition remains versatile enough to serve as a comprehensive overview in an introductory course, while also presenting enough complexity to cater to ethics courses that delve into specific areas of practice. It offers a thorough and comprehensive exploration of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct, encompassing all their intricacies. However, it goes beyond the confines of the Model Rules and delves into the additional issues raised in the Restatement (Third): The Law Governing Lawyers, as well as state rules that showcase diverse approaches to regulating lawyer conduct. Perhaps most importantly, the 14th Edition remains steadfastly attuned to the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession and the corresponding changes in lawyer regulation that arise in response to emerging developments. It critically examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the potential for virtual lawyer practice, as well as the heightened tolerance of practice from outside a lawyer's licensing jurisdiction. The book also explores the critical protection of confidential client information in a world where potential hackers pose a threat to lawyer data. Furthermore, it introduces innovative forms of litigation finance that have the potential to revolutionize the way law firms handle cases. The coverage of lawyer counseling is expanded, addressing issues of diversity and responding to the evolving needs of the legal community. Additionally, the book delves into Utah's Regulatory Sandbox and Arizona's rule changes, which allow regulators to witness the emergence of new practices and assess the risks and benefits associated with these potential future developments. Since 1976, the authors of Professional Responsibility: Problems & Materials have been instrumental in equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to confront the professional challenges they will encounter upon graduation. Moreover, they have helped students gain a profound understanding of how their profession and its complexities are evolving.

Weight: 675g
Dimension: 254 x 191 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636592466
Edition number: 14 Revised edition