LibGuides: PLC-3030 v1: Week 7 Resources

Week 7 Resources

Deborah K. Orlik, Ethics for the Legal Professional (Pearson, 8th ed. 2014).

Chapter 4 discusses the concept of conflict of interest and provides a discussion of scenarios in which conflict of interest may be an issue.

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Uncovering the Hidden Conflicts in Securities Class Action Litigation: Lessons from the State Street Case
Edwards, B. P., & Rickey, A. (2019). Uncovering the Hidden Conflicts in Securities Class Action Litigation: Lessons from the State Street Case. Business Lawyer, 75(1), 1551–1570.
This article reviews common conflict of interest issues that can arise in complex litigation, particularly within class actions related to securities and shareholder derivative actions.
Withdrawing as Counsel (Ethically)
HUMISTON, S. (2019). Withdrawing as counsel (ethically). Bench & Bar of Minnesota, 76(10), 8–9.
This article discusses the circumstances in which counsel should withdraw from a case.